WW2 Causes
Europe still had problems after what event?
World War 1
Very common in WW2, and transported airplanes on the water.
aircraft carriers
When was war declared in Europe?
1939
What was the name of the Japanese prisoner of war camp where many Australian soldiers were held during World War II?
Changi
Which Australian city experienced a series of air raids by Japanese forces in 1942 during World War II?
Darwin
Hitler promise not to do ,act of ______
agression
Where faster and easier to move around and used to ‘attack’ enemy countries that were at war or to transport food/supplies to soldiers.
Airplanes
What event marked the beginning of World War II in Europe?
Germany invaded Poland
In which year did the Japanese attack and capture Singapore during World War II, leading to the imprisonment of many Australian soldiers?
1942
Which country suffered a major defeat in the fall of Singapore during World War II?
Britain
is a political leader who possesses absolute power. ( Example Germany and Italy)
Dictator
100 pt bonus The first fascist movements emerged in what country?
Invented in WWI, and traveled at an amazing speed of 2 miles an hour, but become vital in WWII.
tanks
What theatre was primarily fought with Japan on the axis and America and Australia on the allies
Pacific Theater
During World War II, where was the largest prisoner of war camp for captured Australian soldiers located?
Singapore
Which country did Australia fight against in the Battle of the Coral Sea during World War II?
Japan
Giving in to agression in order to avoid war?
Appeasement
What was the primary goal of the blitzkrieg military strategy?
To quickly overwhelm and defeat the enemy with speed and surprise
100 pt bonus what does blitzkrieg translate to?
Who were the Axis powers?
Germany, Japan and Italy
What was one of the main sources of entertainment for Australian POWs during World War II?
Creating makeshift games and sports
After the Fall of Singapore what country does Australia's foreign affairs shift too?
United States of America
TERRITORIAL PROVISIONS, MILITARY PROVISIONS, ECONOMIC PROVISIONS, COLONIAL PROVISIONS, WAR GUILT are the 5 main provisions of the .....
The Treaty of Versailles
Dropped on Japan in 1945 killed and maimed hundreds of thousands of people.
Atomic bombs
Who was the Australian PM at the beginning of WW2?
Robert Menzies
How many Australian prisoners of war were captured by the Germans and Japan during World War II? ( both numbers)
Germany 8591
Japan 21467
What was the main reason for the rapid fall of Singapore during World War II?
Lack of preparation and defenses