Leaders
Who was the leader of Germany during WWII?
Adolf Hitler
What is Facism?
An authoritarian political system where a single dictator has total control over the country
During the Battle of Britain, what was the line of fortifications on the German border called?
The Maginot Line
When did WWII start?
September 1, 1939
Who are the "Big Three" Allied Forces?
UK, USA, Soviet Union
Who was the leader of Italy during WWII?
Benito Mussolini
What is a scapegoat?
A person, group, or thing unfairly blamed for the faults, mistakes, or wrongdoings of others
How long did the Phony War last?
8 months
When did WWII end?
August 2, 1945
What was the estimated number of deaths caused by WWII?
70-80 Million
Who was the leader of the Soviet Union during WWII?
Joseph Stalin
What was the Holocaust?
The systemic genocide of Jewish people during WWII
Where did Germany send its troops to attack France?
Through the Ardennes Forest
What happened on September 1, 1939?
Germany invaded Poland
Who were the Axis Powers?
Japan, Germany, Italy
Who was the leader of the USA during WWII?
Franklin D. Roosevelt
What was Hitler's quick and nimble strategy for attacking called?
Blitzkrieg
When did Germany attack France?
May 10, 1940
How many people died during the Holocaust?
6.2 Million
Who was the leader of the UK during WWII?
Neville Chamberlain and Winston Churchill
What is Luftwaffe?
The German air force
How many Allied soldiers were rescued in the Dunkirk Evacuation?
About 338,000
On what day did France surrender?
June 22, 1940