1941-1945 Civilians at war

Flashcards about the 1941-1945 Civilians at war video

Why did Hitler’s plan, “The Blitz,” fail?

Tphe British never surrendered

Why did civilians become targets in World War 2?

Civilians were targeted because anyone helping the war could be a target. This turned into Total War.

What was Hitler’s plan for Eastern Europe?

Hitler wanted land (Lebensraum) in Eastern Europe to build a German Empire, enslave Slavic people, and destroy Jewish and communist populations in the Soviet Union.

Describe conditions in the Warsaw Ghetto.

Overcrowding, starvation, disease, and dehumanization.

In what ways was Hitler’s invasion of the Soviet Union significant?

Hitler wanted land ('Lebensraum'), to eliminate Jews & Slavs, and to destroy communism.

Why did so many civilians die in the battle for Leningrad?

Civilians died from bombs, no supplies (light, heat food), and freezing temperatures, leading to starvation and disease.

Who did Hitler target for extermination in the Soviet Union?

Jews and communists were the main targets for extermination in the Soviet Union.

Why did Himmler urge a new method of extermination?

the executions had demoralized his men.

What was the Final Solution?

The Final Solution was the Nazi plan to eliminate 11 million European Jews.

Why were railroads so important to the Final Solution?

Railways were used to transport victims to death camps.

Describe some of the atrocities at Auschwitz.

Gassing with Zyklon B, Extermination through Labor, Medical Experiments, and Dehumanization.

What were the drives behind Japan’s invasion of China?

they needed and a belief in Japanese racial superiority.

How was Japanese militarism indoctrinated to the nation?

War was glorified, they were a superior race idea was promoted, and Americans were made to be enemies.

Describe some of the atrocities committed by Japan as they conquered China.

The Rape of Nanjing, widespread murder of civilians, systematic sexual violence, and burning civilians alive.

How did Japan use suicide as a military tactic?

Kamikaze pilots crashed planes into Allied ships. This showed extreme loyalty to the Emperor.

What "atrocities" were committed by the ALLIES during the war?

The Allies bombed cities like Dresden and Tokyo and dropped atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki.

What were the Nuremberg Trials and why were they so significant?

The Nuremberg Trials aimed to hold Nazi leaders accountable for their atrocities. They established crimes against humanity and held national leaders responsible for their acts of aggression.

Describe the overcrowding problem in the Warsaw Ghetto:

Nearly half a million people were crammed into an area that previously housed only fifty thousand. Extreme overcrowding was a core problem that exacerbated all other issues.