WWII Beginnings
When did World War II officially begin?
September 1, 1939
What significant event happened on December 7, 1941?
Japan attacks Pearl Harbor
Who was the British Prime Minister during most of World War II?
Winston Churchill
Which battle is considered a turning point in the Pacific War?
Battle of Midway
When did the war in Europe officially end?
May 8, 1945
What event prompted Britain and France to declare war on Germany?
Invasion of Poland
What marked the entry of the United States into WWII?
Attack on Pearl Harbor
Who led the United States during most of World War II?
Franklin D. Roosevelt
What was the outcome of the Battle of Stalingrad?
Soviet victory
What was the outcome for Germany at the end of WWII?
Germany surrendered
Which country did Germany sign a non-aggression pact with in August 1939?
Soviet Union
What happened on June 6, 1944?
D-Day landings in Normandy
Which Axis power was the first to surrender?
Italy
What was the primary goal of D-Day?
Liberate France
What was in response to Hitler’s aggression in Poland?
Britain and France declared war
When did Germany invade the Soviet Union?
June 1941
What was the codename for the Allied invasion of Normandy?
Operation Overlord
What year did Italy surrender to the Allies?
1943
Which two Japanese cities were hit by atomic bombs?
Hiroshima and Nagasaki
Who signed the surrender on behalf of Japan?
Japanese officials aboard USS Missouri
When did the Battle of Britain occur?
1940
What happened on September 2, 1945?
Japan signs surrender
What event triggered Japan’s surrender?
Atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki
What terrible event happened in Pearl Harbor?
Japan attacked U.S. naval base
What happened after the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki?
Japan surrendered