World War II and JoJo Rabbit Overview

These flashcards cover key terms and concepts related to World War II and the film 'JoJo Rabbit,' focusing on nationalism, major players, significant events, and wartime policies.

Nationalism

A political ideology that emphasizes the interests and culture of a particular nation, often in opposition to foreign influence.

Hitler Youth

A Nazi organization for children and teenagers aimed at promoting Nazi ideology and preparing young people for future military service.

Allied Powers

The coalition of countries, including the United States, the United Kingdom, and the Soviet Union, that opposed the Axis Powers during World War II.

Axis Powers

The alliance of Germany, Italy, Japan, and their allies during World War II.

Blitzkrieg

A German term meaning 'lightning war,' referring to a military tactic that combines swift, sudden attacks by ground and air forces.

Operation Barbarossa

Nazi Germany's invasion of the Soviet Union in June 1941, which aimed at conquering Soviet territory.

Mein Kampf

Adolf Hitler's autobiographical book, outlining his political ideology and plans for Germany.

Lend-Lease Act

A U.S. policy that allowed the provision of military aid to Allied nations during World War II without requiring immediate payment.

V-E Day

Victory in Europe Day, marking the official surrender of Nazi Germany and the end of World War II in Europe on May 8, 1945.

Japanese Internment Camps

Detention centers where Japanese Americans were forcibly relocated during World War II, often under harsh conditions.

Manhattan Project

A secret U.S. project aimed at developing the atomic bomb during World War II.

Pearl Harbor

The naval base in Hawaii that was attacked by Japan on December 7, 1941, leading to the U.S. entering World War II.

Rape of Nanjing

A horrific Japanese military campaign during the Second Sino-Japanese War, marked by widespread atrocities against civilians.

D-Day Invasion

The Allied invasion of Normandy on June 6, 1944, which was a significant turning point in World War II.

U.S. Objectives to End War Quickly

The United States aimed to swiftly conclude the Pacific War to prevent more casualties and avoid a protracted ground invasion of Japan.