Fall of France
What is the name of the war technique used by the Germans in WWII?
Blitzkrieg
How much of the RAF did Canadians make up?
A quarter
What is one example of how fascist governments can control the media?
Propaganda
What is the name of the spy training centre in Ontario?
Camp X
What is St. John Paul II CSS’ mascot?
Panther
What is the name of the beach that British and French soldiers were waiting to evacuate from?
Dunkirk
What is the name of the German Air Force?
Luftwaffe
What is antifa?
Left-wing political movement that opposes fascism, authoritarianism, and other forms of far-right extremism.
Decode the following.
EGATS PASS
When does Friday come before Thursday?
In the dictionary
What is the name of the French defence system in World War II?
Maginot Line
Name 1 alliance and 3 countries in it.
Allied: GB, USA, Soviet Union, France, Canada
Axis: Germany, Italy, Japan, Hungary
Define fascism.
Authoritarian political ideology that emphasizes nationalism, militarism, and the forceful suppression of any opposition
What date did Operation Barbarossa launch?
June 22, 1941
This occurs twice in a week, once in year, but never in a month.
The letter "E"
What country did Germany launch a rapid invasion of France through?
Belgium
How many definite kills were Canadian pilots credited with?
60
What are 2 key features of Fascism?
Authoritarian rule, extreme nationalism, suppression of political opposition, militarism, totalitarian control, cult of personality, hierarchy
What is the name of the famous spy known as Intrepid?
Sir William Stephenson
Women's NCAA all-time leading scorer.
Caitlyn Clark
When did the attack on and surrender of France happen?
May 10-June 22, 1940
What months were the Battle of Britain?
July to October 1940
Name 3 European Fascist Leaders in WWII.
Hitler, Mussolini, & Franco
List 3 reasons why Operation Barbarossa failed.
Overextension of German Forces, underestimating Soviet resilience, harsh Winter conditions, Soviet counteroffensives, strategic mistakes, intelligence failures, logistical/tactical issues
What was the name of the pact between Germany and the Soviet Union?
Non-Aggression Pact