Dictators
Causes
European Theatre
Pacific Theatre
Holocaust
100

This European Leader is often given the credit as the creator of Fascism. 

Benito Mussolini 
100

This can often be looked to as the main cause of WWII. 

Treaty of Versailles

100

The Germans invade this country, starting the war in Europe. 

Poland

100

This event "woke the sleeping giant" and thrust the US into war. 

Attack on Pearl Harbor
100

It is approximated that this many Jews died during the Holocaust.

6 Million

200

The man that defeated Hitler in the election of 1932.

Von Hindenburg

200

In the lead up to the War, Italians had sought to expand there Empire particularly on this continent. 

Africa

200

British and French forces retreat here where they are rescued by civilian boats.

Dunkirk

200

This battle was a decisive Naval one, in which 4 Japanese carriers were destroyed. 

Midway
200

These laws were designed to define, segregate, and impoverish the Jews. 

Nuremburg Laws

300

Stalin's goal for the Soviet Union was outlined in this plan. 

Five Year Plan

300

Many Historians now claim that the actual start of WWII can be marked by this Country invading this one. 

Japan & China

300

This is largely considered as the major turning point of the European Theatre. 

Battle of Stalingrad

300

The Battle of the Coral Sea kept the Japanese from advancing to this country. 

Australia

300

These are two other groups that were targeted and placed in camps. 

Homosexuals, Physically Disabled, Mentally Disabled, Blacks, Communists, Gypsys 

400

Hitler's 1st attempt at taking power in Germany failed in an event known as this, where he attempted a coup. 

Beer Hall Putsch 

400

During the interwar period many nations faced this type of crisis, which stemmed from markets in the US. 

Economic

400

This battle "sealed the deal" for the Germans as they realize they can't win. 

Battle of the Bulge

400

Japan's first defeat on land. 

Battle of Guadalcanal 

400

This was the organized attack on Jewish Businesses and synagogues in 1938.  

Kristallnacht (Night of Broken Glass)

500

Tojo was the Japanese leader that was primarily interested in building up these two components of Japan. 

Military and Industry 

500

This term is used to describe the annexation of Austria by the Germans. 

Anschluss 

500

The Allies celebrate V-E day. (Victory in Europe)

May 8, 1945

500

Targets and Bombs that ended the war. 

Hiroshima/Little Boy & Nagasaki/Fat Man

500

This is the number of Nazis that were imprisoned for war crimes and the end of WWII.

10,000

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