WW2

Axis Powers

A coalition led by Germany, Italy, and Japan during World War II, known for their military aggression.

Allies

The coalition opposing the Axis Powers, primarily including the US, UK, USSR, and France.

Battle of Britain

A significant battle (1940-1941) where the RAF defended Britain against the German Luftwaffe, marking Hitler’s first major defeat.

Non-Aggression Pact

A 1939 agreement between Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union to not attack each other and divide Eastern Europe.

Operation Barbarossa

The code name for Nazi Germany's invasion of the Soviet Union in 1941, breaking the Non-Aggression Pact.

Lend-Lease Act

A program allowing the US to provide military aid to foreign nations during WWII, promoting alliance and support.

Battle of Midway

A decisive naval battle in 1942 where US forces, led by Admiral Chester Nimitz, defeated Japan, marking a turning point in the Pacific Theater.

Blitzkrieg

A German military strategy characterized by rapid and surprise attacks, particularly using tanks and air support.

Island-hopping strategy

A military strategy employed by the Allies in the Pacific Theatre, targeting specific islands held by Japan for capture.

Battle of Corregidor

A battle in early 1942 where US and Filipino forces fought against Japan in the Philippines, significant for its fierce resistance.

Bataan Death March

The forced march of 60,000-80,000 Filipino and American prisoners of war by the Japanese army in April 1942, resulting in thousands of deaths.