Leaders
This man was the leader of Germany during World War II
Who is Adolf Hitler?
These were the nicknames for the two opposing sides that fought in WWII
What are the Axis and Allies Forces?
The assassination of this Austrian figure in June 1914 is widely accepted as the cause of WWI
Who is Archduke Francis Ferdinand?
Approximately six million members of this specific group were murdered by the Nazis during WWII
What are Jews?
Chemical weapons were used for the first time in WWI, name one or more of the three types of gases used
What is chlorine, phosgene, or mustard gas?
The Prime Minister of Great Britain during World War II. Michael Whitehall is a big fan of this well known leader.
Who is Winston Churchill?
These were the titles of the two opposing sides during WWI
What are the Allies and the Central Powers?
The Treaty of Versailles imposed harsh penalties on this European Country after WWI, plunging them into debt and instability, which ultimately lead to the Second World War
What is Germany?
During WWII, this country dropped bombs on the cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki.
What is the United States?
The Battle of Kursk involved as many as 6,000 tanks and is remembered as the greatest tank battle in history, it took place during this World War.
What is World War II?
This man lead former Russia, known as the USSR, during WWII
Who is Joseph Stalin?
These two countries fought on the Allied side during WWI, but on the opposing side during WWII
What are Italy and Japan?
The Treaty of Versailles blamed Germany for WWI and forced Germany to disarm and or minimize their military, naval, and air forces. But in the mid 1930's this German leader began rearm Germany, allowing it to be prepared for the Second World War.
Who is Adolf Hitler?
After World War II began in 1939, the Nazis forced all Jews to wear this on their clothing so they could be easily recognized and targeted
What is a yellow Star of David?
This new type of weapon was introduced by the British during the WWI Battle of Somme on September 15, 1916, where they were fighting the Germans. Hint: it was very large and nicknamed the Mark I
What is a tank?
This United States President drafted the Fourteen Points in 1918, a statement of principles for peace that was to be used for peace negotiations in order to end World War I
Who is Woodrow Wilson?
These four countries fought together on the Allied side in both WWI and WWII
What are France, Britain, Russa/USSR, and the USA?
On September 1, 1939 German troops invaded this country and WWII was officially started
What is Poland?
This country lost the most lives during WWII, approximately 27 Million total deaths (both military and civilian)
What is the Soviet Union/Russia?
The Yamato and her sister ship, Musashi, were the largest battleships of WWII and belonged to this Axis country.
What is Japan?
One of the most recognizable figures of WWI, this man was the leader of Germany and Prussia from 1888 to 1918
Who is Kaiser Wilhelm II?
The United States officially joined the Allies' side in WWII on December 11, 1941, by declaring war on Japan after this US Navy Base was attacked
What is Pearl Harbor?
A German submarine sunk this British ocean liner ship, which helped push the USA towards finally joining WWI and fighting alongside the British.
What is the Lusitania?
During the WWII attack on Pearl Harbor, all eight US battleships were damaged, but only this number of USA battleships actually sunk
What is 4?
During WWI, German submarines were called this. The word in German is Unterseaboot, literally meaning "undersea boat"
What is U-Boat?