World War II Review

Question 1

Battle fought in the Solomon Islands, heavy Japanese losses allow the Allies to advance.

Accepted Answer

The Battle of Guadalcanal

Question 2

Following the Germany invasion of France, thousands of French and British troops are evacuated.

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The Miracle at Dunkirk

Question 3

Gave US control of air strips located on the this island near the Japanese mainland.

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The Battle of Iwo Jima

Question 4

World War One is regarded as the first modern war, what new tech was introduced?

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The Machine Gun

Question 5

Last large-scale battle in the Pacific. Near Japanese mainland as an invasion was planned.

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The Battle of Okinawa

Question 6

US and Filipino POW's are marched across the Philippines following Japanese invasion.

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The Bataan Death March

Question 7

Longest WWII battle. Fought over ocean trade routes.

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The Battle of the Atlantic

Question 8

Germany's last attempt at an offensive against the Allies. Failure=Defeat.

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The Battle of the Bulge

Question 9

What event happened on June 6th, 1944?

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D-Day

Question 10

Fought in N Africa. Prevented the Axis Powers access to Egypt.

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The Battle of El Alamein

Question 11

What Amendment to the Constitution was made after Roosevelt's death?

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Forbids presidents to serve any more than two terms.

Question 12

First air-sea battle in history. Stopped Japan's advance in the Pacific.

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The Battle of the Coral Sea

Question 13

Major turning point in the Pacific. Japan lost several aircraft carriers, airplanes and men.

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Battle of Midway

Question 14

Major turning point in EASTERN EUROPE. Allowed the Soviets to push the Germans West.

Accepted Answer

The Battle of Stalingrad

Question 15

Allied Invasion off of the beaches of Normandy, France. MAJOR turning point.

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D-Day Invasion

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