Axis Powers
Which countries made up the Axis Powers during World War II?
Germany, Japan, and Italy
Which countries made up the Allied Powers during World War II?
United States, United Kingdom, Soviet Union, France, and China
What was the German secret police called during World War II?
Gestapo
This type of new weapon technology used during WWI was responsible for many deaths and injuries.
What are machine guns?
This battle was one of the largest of WWI and resulted in over a million casualties.
What is the Battle of the Somme?
Who was the fascist dictator of Italy during World War II?
Benito Mussolini
Which country was invaded by Germany on June 22, 1941, leading to the Soviet Union's entry into the war?
Soviet Union
Which aircraft was the primary bomber used by the United States during World War II?
B-17 Flying Fortress
This type of gas was used as a chemical weapon during WWI and caused severe respiratory problems, blindness, and death.
What is mustard gas?
This battle was the last major German offensive of WWI and was fought in the spring of 1918.
What is the Spring Offensive or the Kaiserschlacht?
Who was the Emperor of Japan during World War II?
Hirohito
Which country did the United States drop atomic bombs on to end the war in the Pacific?
Japan
What was the code name for the Allied invasion of Normandy?
Operation Overlord
This type of armored vehicle was used extensively by both sides during WWI.
What is a tank?
This battle was a major naval battle fought between the British Royal Navy and the German High Seas Fleet in the North Sea.
What is the Battle of Jutland?
Which country did Germany invade on September 1, 1939, starting World War II?
Poland
Which country declared war on Germany on September 3, 1939, after Germany invaded Poland?
United Kingdom
What was the name of the American project to develop the first atomic bomb?
Manhattan Project
This communication technology was used during WWI to relay messages across enemy lines.
What is the telephone or telegraph?
his battle was fought between the Ottoman Empire and the British Empire and resulted in the British capturing control of Palestine.
What is the Battle of Beersheba?
Which country did Japan invade on December 7, 1941, leading to the United States' entry into the war?
United States (Pearl Harbor)
Which country was invaded by Germany on May 10, 1940, leading to the evacuation of Allied troops from Dunkirk?
France
Which tank was the most widely produced tank of World War II?
Answer: T-34 (Soviet Union)
This type of aircraft was used for reconnaissance and bombing during WWI.
What is a biplane?
This battle was fought in Italy and was a major victory for the Allied Powers, forcing the Austro-Hungarian Empire to retreat.
What is the Battle of Vittorio Veneto?