WW2

Adolf Hitler

Dictator of Nazi Germany from 1933 to 1945, whose aggressive expansionism led to World War II and the Holocaust.

Winston Churchill

British Prime Minister during WWII (1940–45) known for his leadership and resilience in the face of Nazi Germany.

Joseph Stalin

Communist dictator of the Soviet Union during WWII, known for industrialization and the Soviet victory at Stalingrad.

Pearl Harbor

A surprise attack by Japan on the U.S. naval base in 1941, leading to the U.S. entry into World War II.

D-Day

The largest seaborne invasion in history, taking place on June 6, 1944, that marked the beginning of the liberation of Western Europe.

Battle of Stalingrad

A pivotal battle in WWII (1942–1943) where the Soviet Union defeated Nazi Germany, marking a turning point in the war.

Final Solution

The Nazi regime's plan for the extermination of Jews, resulting in the deaths of six million.

Holocaust Victims

Those targeted and killed by Nazi Germany, including about six million Jews and other minority groups.

Zyklon B

A pesticide used by the Nazis as a poison in extermination camps during the Holocaust.

Rosie the Riveter

Cultural icon representing women who worked in industries during WWII, symbolizing female strength and capability.

Propaganda (WWII)

Systematic communication used by governments to influence public opinion and mobilize societies during the war.

Women & War Work

The significant entry of women into the workforce during WWII, filling roles left by men and contributing to the war effort.

Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP)

Civilian female pilots who flew military aircraft during WWII, proving women's capabilities in aviation.

Secret Agents (WWII)

Spies and covert operatives who gathered intelligence and conducted sabotage, playing a crucial role in the war.

Amy Elizabeth Thorpe (Cynthia)

An American spy for British intelligence during WWII known for her successful espionage operations.

Manhattan Project

The top-secret project to develop atomic bombs, culminating in the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki.

Japanese Internment

The forced relocation of Japanese Americans during WWII, recognized as a violation of civil liberties.