World War II Facts
When did Germany invade Poland?
1939
Who led Germany and Austria during WWII
Adolf Hitler
What weapon was responsible for the bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki
The Atom bomb
What event(s) ended WWII
The bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki
What country did Germany first invade?
Poland
What was Hitler's mistake when invading Russia?
His troops didn't pack winter clothes
Who led Russia during WWII
Joseph Stalin
What was Hitler's main way of killing his prisoners?
Mustard Gas
What genocide mainly targeted the Jewish Population?
The Holocaust
Which country first created the atomic bomb?
The United States
What did Hitler do before he rose to power?
Artist.
Who led the US during WWII
Franklin D. Roosevelt, Harry S. Truman
What is Napalm, and what is it used for?
A chemical weapon made of gas. It is used for fire bombing.
What event caused the US to join WWII
Pearl Habor
What countries were part of the Axis powers.
What was Germany's final battle during WWII?
Battle of Berlin
Who led Italy during WWII
Benito Mussolini
What are bat bombs.
They would release bats with bombs attached to them.
Where did D-Day take place?
What countries were part of the Allied Powers
US, Britain, Russia, France
How did Hitler die?
He committed suicide.
Who led Britain during WWII
Winston Churchill
What are TWO most prized warships in the Imperial Japanese Navy?
The IJN Battleship Yamato and Musashi
When did Germany surrender?
May 7th, 1945
Which country was the last to surrender to end the war?
Japan