WW 2
Why did Hitler think Germany would be successful in their invasion of Poland?
The British and French leaders were weak and would not respond.
What error did the Germans commit during the Battle of Britain?
They shifted their attacks from the RAF onto British cities.
What was the objective of the D-Day invasion?
To liberate France.
How did the Second Sino-Japanese War contribute to the rise of the Chinese Communist Party?
It weakened the nationalist government.
What was Hitler's only real concern with invading Poland?
He was worried he might provoke the Soviet Union into war.
Which factor contributed to the failure of Operation Barbarossa?
What role did deception play in the success of D-Day?
It misled the Germans about the location.
Why were the U.S. victories at the battles of Midway and the Coral Sea so important?
They stopped the Japanese advance.
How did German strategy cause Belgium and the Netherlands to surrender?
They drew the best Allied forces north.
What role did weather play in the German invasion of the Soviet Union?
The Germans were unprepared for the harsh Russian winter.
How did the D-Day invasion affect the overall course of WW 2?
It marked the beginning of the end for Germany.
What was the goal of the island-hopping campaign?
To capture some islands while bypassing others.
What was a weakness in the French response to the German attack?
Many troops were stationed defensively at the Maginot Line.
What lesson can be drawn from Hitler's miscalculations during Operation Barbarossa?
Do not underestimate the enemy.
What was the main cause of the Second Sino-Japanese War?
Japan's imperialistic ambitions.
What was happened after the island-hopping campaign?
What technological advantage did the RAF have over the Germans during the Battle of Britain?
Radar
Which event marked a turning point in the war on the eastern front?
The Battle of Stalingrad
What was the impact of the "Rape of Nanjing" on the perception of the Japanese military?
It highlighted Japanese brutality.
What was the Blitz?
The German bombing campaign of British cities.