World War II Review Notes

These flashcards cover key terms and concepts from World War II, focusing on major events, strategies, and conferences.

Yalta Conference

A meeting in February 1945 where leaders agreed to plans for post-war Europe.

Potsdam Conference

A conference in July-August 1945 where Truman issued an ultimatum to Japan.

Blitzkrieg

A fast, sudden military offensive, especially by combined air and ground forces.

Operation Overlord

The Allied operation that launched the invasion of German-occupied France in June 1944.

Big Three

The leaders of the USA (FDR), USSR (Stalin), and Britain (Churchill) who coordinated efforts against Germany.

Kamikaze

Japanese suicide pilots who flew planes into enemy ships during World War II.

Manhattan Project

A secret U.S. project during World War II to develop atomic bombs.

D-Day

The Allied invasion of Normandy on June 6, 1944, one of the largest amphibious military assaults in history.

Island-hopping strategy

A military strategy employed by the Allies in the Pacific during World War II to capture specific islands and bypass others.

United Nations

An international organization formed after World War II to promote peace and cooperation among countries.