US History 9 WORLD WAR 2

What prompted the United States to enter the war in 1941?

Prime Minister of Great Britain from 1940-1945 whose firm resolve was essential for the ultimate Allied victory.

The Double V Campaign meant ...

In what part of the world were the battles of the Coral Sea, Midway, and Guadalcanal fought?

Brutal battle between the US and Japan in summer of 1945 over the last island before Japan itself.

Which of Hitler's aggressive actions triggered World War II?

The massive battle between Nazis and Soviets that marked a turning point in the eastern front in the European Theater

The term means "Lightning War."

The Strategy used by American Forces in the Pacific was called

Battle begun in June of '44 when Allied forces invaded Normandy to begin the liberation of France.

The Royal Air Force defeated the German Luftwaffe in June of 1940 at the Battle of ...

The Allied plan to open up a second front (ultimately D-Day) was agreed upon at this CONFERENCE of the Big Three.

Author of Mein Kampf

The Japanese advance in the Pacific was checked in all the following places in 1942 EXCEPT

German word meaning "living space," a key part of Hitler's plan.

Fascist party leader who became dictator of Italy in the 1920s and 1930s.

Allied Supreme Commander who orchestrated the D-Day invasion of Normandy in June of 1944.

He became president after Franklin D Roosevelt died in April of 1945.