GG 38: Conduct of the War

These flashcards cover key people, dates, and events related to the conduct of World War II as discussed in the lecture notes.

Who was the prime minister of Japan from 1941 to 1944?

Hiroshi Gich

What was the last day Japan would accept a settlement without war?

November 29, 1941

What major attack did Japan conduct on December 7, 1941?

The attack on Pearl Harbor

What was the strategy affirmed by Roosevelt and Churchill in December 1941?

To beat Germany first by building up an offensive in England

Which major battle was a turning point for the Allies against Japan in 1942?

The Battle of Midway

What significant event took place on D-Day, June 6, 1944?

The Normandy invasion

What was one of the major blunders made by Hitler during the war?

The decision to invade the Soviet Union during winter.

What relationship did Germany and Italy have towards the US on December 11, 1941?

They declared war on the US.

What significant military strategy did the US adopt involving allied aid to the Soviets?

The Germany first strategy.

What was a major consequence of the attack on Pearl Harbor?

The US officially entered World War II.