World War II Review

These flashcards cover key vocabulary and definitions related to World War II concepts that are crucial for exam preparation.

Fascism

A political ideology that emphasizes authoritarian power, strong centralized government, and often includes nationalism and suppression of political opposition.

Totalitarianism

A system of government that is centralized and dictatorial and requires complete subservience to the state.

Genocide

The intentional action to destroy a people, usually defined by ethnicity, nationality, or race.

Five Year Plans

A series of economic plans used in the Soviet Union to rapidly industrialize and collect agricultural production.

Blitzkrieg

A military tactic that translates to 'lightning war,' characterized by quick and decisive attacks aimed at overwhelming the enemy.

The Great Purge

A campaign of political repression in the Soviet Union during the late 1930s, characterized by the dismissal and execution of many Communist Party leaders and ordinary citizens.

Casualties in WWII

Total deaths and injuries resulting from World War II, making it the deadliest conflict in human history.

Nuremberg Trials

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

Atomic Bombings

The bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki in Japan by the United States, contributing to the end of World War II.

Battle of Stalingrad

A major battle of WWII where the Soviet Union defended the city of Stalingrad from the German Army, marking a turning point in the war.