World War II Overview

Flashcards covering key concepts, events, and terminology related to World War II.

World War II was a global conflict from 1939 to __ that involved the vast majority of the world's countries.

1945

The two opposing military alliances during World War II were the and the .

Allies; Axis

The Treaty of __ imposed harsh terms on Germany, leading to economic ruin and national resentment.

Versailles

The failure of the __ led to an inability to stop aggressive acts by Japan, Italy, and Germany.

League of Nations

The rise of __ regimes in Germany, Italy, and Japan contributed to the war.

Totalitarianism

Britain and France employed a policy of __, initially allowing Germany to violate treaties.

Appeasement

The primary nations of the Allied Powers included the UK, USA, USSR, and __.

China

The official start of World War II was marked by the __ of Poland in 1939.

Invasion

The Battle of __ was an intense air battle in 1940 where the RAF defended the UK against Nazi Germany.

Britain

The attack on __ in 1941 brought the United States into World War II.

Pearl Harbor

The Battle of __ (1942-1943) was a decisive Soviet victory marking the beginning of the end for the German army.

Stalingrad

V-E Day refers to the day when Germany unconditionally surrendered after the Battle of __.

Berlin

The US dropped atomic bombs on Hiroshima and __ in August 1945.

Nagasaki

V-J Day marks Japan's formal surrender, officially ending all __.

hostilities

The impact of World War II included the creation of the __ and the start of the Cold War.

United Nations

Technological advancements during the war included the development of radar and __ engines.

jet