World War II - Test Review

Strategy of the US Navy in the Pacific. Costs many lives just to get closer to mainland Japan.

The Greater East Asia Co-Prosperity Sphere was established for Japan to:

Name given to the Luftwaffe campaign targeting British citizens in 1941.

______________ makes the key decision to use atomic weapons on Japan to end the war.

The invasion of Normandy, also known as _______, helped open a second front against Hitler.

President of the United States for MOST of WWII.

Code name given to Hitler's massive invasion of Russia in 1941.

What style of warfare did the Germans use to quickly conquer Poland & France?

This was the era of high tensions between the USA and the USSR following WWII.

What was the name of the puppet government established in France during the Nazi occupation?

The major turning point in the Pacific Theater, this battle saw Japan lose 4 aircraft carriers.

Leader of Russia during WWII

European leaders like Chamberlain gave into Hitler's demands using what type of policy?

Which of these is NOT a decision made at the 'Big 3' Conferences?

The ___________________ in 1931 allowed Japan to justify an invasion & occupation of Manchuria.

The Holocaust was the systematic ________ of Jews & others deemed undesirable by Nazi Germany

The Nazi invasion of ____________ officially began the Second World War on Sept. 1, 1939.

BONUS: The ___________ Trials were held to prosecute the remaining Nazi high command

During the Battle of Britain, the Royal Air Force were able to fend off the ____________.

Which of these is NOT an Allied Power of WWII?

Prime Minister of Great Britain during WWII.

This key battle ended WWII in Europe in May 1945, after the Russian victory.

The turning point in Europe, this epic battle marked the beginning of the end for Nazi Germany.

Japanese attack at _____________ on December 7, 1941 ended American isolationism in WWII.

Which battle/event involved the British & French narrowly escaping the incoming Nazis?