Fill in the Blank
The Allies were able to _______France after securing a win at the Battle of Normandy
Liberate
Allied Troops held their ground in Europe. Hitler lost his last chance to push the Allies off the mainland.
Battle of the Bulge
Great Britain was able to use _____to detect incoming German planes.
Radar
Why did Hitler stop the airstrikes against Great Britain in the Battle of Britain?
He knew he could not win and he needed to refocus his efforts on the Soviet Union
In what year did WWII end?
1945
The Germans were running out of__________, so they surrendered at the Battle of Stalingrad.
ammunition
Allied troops gained a foothold on mainland Europe. France was liberated and Hitler now has to fight a war on two fronts.
Battle of Normandy
At the Battle of the Bulge, Hitler used a ______style of attack to break the Allied front line.
Blitzkrieg
Which Battle ended with Hitler taking his life?
Battle of Berlin
Adolf Hitler used his _____________to launch airstrikes over Great Britain.
Luftwaffe
GB protected itself from German invasion and thus Hitler was not able to conquer all of Europe
Battle of Britain
During the Battle of Normandy, the first wave of attack included _______landed behind enemy lines.
paratroopers
Why was Stalingrad an important city for both the Germans to capture and the USSR to keep?
Hitler could launch attacks from that location easily
The city held a symbolic significance because of its name
It was an industrial and communication center
The __________ separates Great Britain from mainland Europe.
English Channel
The German Army suffered a major defeat and Hitler was humiliated. They were unprepared for how long this battle would lost and the harsh winter.
Battle of Stalingrad
When Hitler realized he was not going to take Britain he decreased the number of _______.
raids
Which Battle was the German's last attempt to push the Allies out of Europe?
Battle of the Bulge
For over 50 days, Germany bombed Great Britain. This time is known as the ______.
Blitz
The German Army was completely surrounded and forced to surrender. World War II in Europe was over.
Battle of Berlin
base
How did the Battle of the Bulge get its name?
The shape that formed in the front line after the Germans pushed through