Vocab
This policy was created to restrict the amount of an item an person could have due to limited supply
Rationing
This dictator is credited as being the first to establish a fascist government in Europe and breaking the peace leading to WWII
Benito Mussolini
First engagement following Pearl Harbor. Its loss to the Japanese enabled them to attack other oil rich islands in the pacific.
Philippines (Battle of)
African Americans created a campaign where they would fight in the Army against the Nazis and hope to end racism in American in doing so.
Double V Campaign
Seen as the first turning point in the western front it lead to the German army being pushed back out of Russia by the Red Army.
Battle of Stalingrad
This vehicle was used mostly in the Pacific fighting as an amphibious tractor to move troops from ships to shore
Amphtrac
This American General is famous for defending the Philippines and eventually fighting to free the Pacific islands from the Japanese.
Douglas MacArthur
This strategy involved going from island to island clearing out all Japanese forces on the way to the Philippines.
Island Hopping Strategy
The government used these types of contracts as a way to encourage competition to build war materials quickly and cheaply.
Cost-Plus Contracts
What does the phrase VE Day mean?
Japanese pilots would crash their planes into enemy targets as a final act of attack
Kamikaze
This group of people was a vital resource for the US military, who used their language as a secret code to communicate during the war
Navajo
This battle was seen as a turning point in the pacific for the Allies after defeating the Japanese at a strategic base by sinking four of their carriers.
A new industrial region in souther California and the Deep South that developed during World War II
Sunbelt
This was the last major offensive by the German army to hold back the allied forces in Europe. It finally ended after weeks of intense fighting and Gen Patton's tanks breaking the enemy line.
Battle of the Bulge
A system used for choosing people from the population to serve in the military
Draft
Famous British leader who had been vocal against Hitler in the early years. Helped organize D-Day
Winston Churchill
Largest naval battle in history and air battle over carriers. Its victory by Allied forces allowed for the Philippines to be liberated from Japan.
Battle of Leyte Gulf
To decrease food consumption at home the government encouraged this program across the country where people would grow their own food.
Victory Garden
This event is considered a turning point not only as being the largest amphibious assault ever planned, but also opening a second front in France against the Nazis.
D-Day (Operation Overlord)
Men's suit with no vest, cuffs, short jacket, and narrow labels was worn as a way to save fabric for the war effort
Victory Suit
Tank Brigade General famous for taking Italy and winning the Battle of the Bulge. Infamous for slapping a solider
George Patton
Codename for the research into creating atomic weapons that would eventually be used against the Japanese.
Manhatten Project
As a way to raise funds for the war, the government would issue these official IOU papers to those who sent money to the government.
War Bonds
Name of the conference where Allied leaders met to discuss how they should work to help end the war faster. Leads to D-Day invasion
Tehran Conference