World War 2 Quiz!

In 1941, the Nazis launched a 3.5 million men campaign against the Soviets, known as what?

Before the war, the other major European powers used this tactic to avoid another war.

After WW2, what two major nations start the Cold War because of tensions with each other.

The Nazis used this tactic to conquer countries early in the war with fast moving troops.

In this year, the Nazis took control of France, Belgium, Holland, Poland, Norway, and Denmark.

In North Africa, the axis powers fought harshly against the Brits at which battles/city?

In 1945, the terrible reports were confirmed of the Holocaust, which was what?

After Nazi victories in Europe, Hitler launched planes to take control of British skies(battle)

In the Battle for Berlin, as the Soviets neared his bunker, Adolf Hitler committed suicuide how

After Stalingrad, the Soviets destroyed the Nazis at the largest tank battle ever at where?

As the Allies rushed into Germany with little resistance, which army was to take Berlin?

The Allies had their first successful island hopping campaign where?

The US Navy defeated the Japanese Navy 4 times bigger than them where?

The Emperor of Imperial Japan during WW2.

On December 7th, 1941, the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor, bringing what country into WW2?

The Prime Minister of Great Britain during WW2.

With 1945 nearing, the Nazis launched their last major offensive, known as what?

The Big Three were the key Allied leaders during WW2. Who were they?

The Dictator of Italy during WW2.

Resistance groups in Nazi occupied played a key role in what 

Leader of all Allied Forces in Europe.

Leader of the German Luftwaffe(Air Force) during WW2 and a radical Nazi

The Leader of the Allied land forces in the Pacific.

An inspiring, reckless American tank commander who was killed in 1945 due to a car crash.

The Commander in Chief of British forces during WW2. Served in Africa, and most of Europe.

On what day did the few Germans left surrender to the Allies, ending the war in Europe?

A US general and Eisenhower's Second in Command.

The Allied powers included

The leader, or Fuhrer of Nazi Germany

On June 6th, 1944, D-Day, Allied troops stormed the beaches of Normandy, in what country?

WW2 kicked off in Europe because

In 1944, the Allied troops in Italy forced themselves up against heavy resistance from who?

A brilliant German tank commander who led Axis troops in Africa and France.

Nazi Commander of Holocaust operations and head of the Nazi secret police, the Gestapo.

With Japan the only remaining Axis power, it surrendered after what?

After D- Day, the allies broke out into France and took the south in what operation?

After the failed invasion of Britain, the Axis powers turned their sights where?

During 1944, the Soviets continued to destroy Axis armies on the huge front known as what?

In the Pacific theater 1944, these Native Americans used their language for coded messages.

The President of the United States during WW2.

In late 1942, the Soviets stopped the German advance in this city, resulting in many casualties

With complete Allied air superiority, the Allies  bombed what Axis city almost constantly.

After Midway, the US used this tactic to take back strongholds in the Pacific.

Post-war Berlin was divided up between what 4 nations?

The Pacific Allies were advancing against the Japanese. This deadly battle slowed that advance.

In 1943, UK and US troops invaded this Italian island, forcing the Italians to join the allies.

Leader of the Soviet Union during WW2. Lenin's close friend. Scary and strict leader.

The US invaded North Africa from the west, and pushed the Germans back from Africa to where?

The Axis Powers included

The Leader of the Allied Naval forces in the Pacific.

There were many horrors of WW2. These included

Commander in Chief/Chiefs of Axis forces on the Eastern and Southern fronts.

Commander in chief of Axis forces on the Western Front.

Commander in Chief of Soviet Forces in Russia and Europe.