World War II Overview

This set of flashcards covers important vocabulary related to World War II, including key events, concepts, and terms that are critical for understanding the conflict and its outcomes.

Ultranationalism

A form of extreme nationalism that emphasizes the interests and superiority of one's own nation, often at the expense of other nations.

Axis Powers

The coalition of countries led by Germany, Italy, and Japan during World War II.

Blitzkrieg

A method of warfare characterized by swift attacks and concentrated air and ground forces, used notably by the Germans in World War II.

Operation Barbarossa

The code name for Nazi Germany's invasion of the Soviet Union in 1941, violating the non-aggression pact.

Ghettoization

The process of segregating Jews and other minority groups into specific areas, called ghettos, during the Nazi regime.

The Final Solution

The Nazi plan for the systematic extermination of the Jewish people, which led to the Holocaust.

D-Day

The Allied invasion of Normandy, France on June 6, 1944, marking the beginning of the liberation of Western Europe.

Battle of Stalingrad

A major battle during World War II where the Soviet Union defeated Germany, marking a turning point in the war.

The Yalta Conference

A meeting of the leaders of the United States, United Kingdom, and Soviet Union in 1945 to discuss post-war reorganization.

Nuremberg Trials

A series of military tribunals held after World War II to prosecute prominent leaders of Nazi Germany for war crimes.