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Allied Powers

United States, Britain, France, Soviet Union, and China. Opposed the Axis Powers.

Axis Powers

Germany, Japan, and Italy that fought against the Allied Powers.

Appeasement

British Prime Minister Chamberlain’s policy, where Britain agreed to Hitler’s demands. This policy failed and helped Germany expand.

Which two countries declared war on Germany after its invasion of Poland?

France and Great Britain.

Attack on Pearl Harbor

Japanese fighters attacked an American naval base in Pearl Harbor on December 7th, 1941.

What two European nations declared war on the U.S.?

Germany and Italy.

FDR's opening line requesting a declaration of war

“Yesterday, December 7 1941, a date which will live in infamy…”

Which two countries invaded France causing its surrender?

Germany and Italy.

Winston Churchill

The Prime Minister of Britain during WWII who famously said, “We shall never surrender.”

Hitler’s Final Solution

A plan made by Nazi Germany to systematically exterminate the Jewish population in Europe, leading to the Holocaust.

Fascist leaders during WWII

Mussolini (Italy) and Hitler (Germany).

Communist leader during WWII

Stalin (Soviet Union).

761st Battalion

A battalion composed of African-American soldiers, known for being one of the most effective units during WWII.

442nd Regimental Combat Team

A military unit of Japanese-American soldiers, recognized as the most decorated unit in U.S. military history.

141st Regiment

A Mexican-American military unit that was among the first to land in Europe during the war.

D-Day invasion

The largest amphibious invasion in military history, taking place on June 6, 1944, to liberate Nazi-occupied France, codenamed 'Overlord'.

Rosie the Riveter

An icon representing women's workforce contributions during WWII, promoting female empowerment.

Kamikaze

A Japanese military tactic involving suicide bombers who crashed bomb-loaded planes into enemy targets.

United Nations

An international organization founded to promote global cooperation and prevent future conflicts.

V-E Day

Victory in Europe Day where Germany surrendered on May 8, 1945.

Nuremberg Trials

A series of military tribunals held in 1945 to prosecute prominent leaders of Nazi Germany for war crimes.

Battle of Stalingrad

A significant battle from June 1942 to February 1943, between Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union that turned the tide in favor of the Allies.

Doolittle’s Raiders

A group of U.S. bombers led by Colonel James Doolittle who retaliated against Japan after Pearl Harbor, boosting American morale.

Importance of the Battle of Midway

A decisive naval battle in June 1942 where American codebreakers thwarted Japan's plans, marking a turning point in the Pacific Theater.

Rape of Nanjing

The mass murder and wartime atrocities committed by Japanese troops against the people of Nanjing, China, including the deaths of 300,000 people.

Japanese Internment

The forced relocation and internment of Japanese Americans during WWII based on fears of espionage after Pearl Harbor.

Tokyo Trials

A series of military tribunals held in Tokyo from 1946 to 1948, addressing war crimes of Japanese leaders.

When did Japan surrender?

September 2, 1945, after the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki.

Manhattan Project

A secret American research project that developed the first atomic bombs during World War II, led by J. Robert Oppenheimer.

Allies' victory reasons

The Allies' victory was due to superior production capabilities for weapons and the game-changing invention of the atomic bomb.

How did splitting the atom end WWII?

The Manhattan Project's development of the atomic bomb resulted in Japan's surrender, concluding World War II.