VUS.11 World War 2 - Part 1 (VUS 2015)

Which American general commanded the Southwest Pacific and oversaw the successful occupation of Japan during WW2.

Which event was the OFFICIAL start of WWII in Europe?

War criminals were tried for crimes against peace and humanity during the -

Allies land on the beaches of France in the largest invasion in history to free France?

Japanese aggression and take over of _______ led the U.S. to ban oil and steel to Japan.

Why did Japan ultimately decide to attack the U.S. fleet at Pearl Harbor?

Over 11 million people in Europe were systematically killed in this major event.

He was the "fuhrer"?

Severe weather, freezing temperatures and starvation led to the German defeat here?

The following image was a symbol of pride from which major turning point battle?

A major American Naval base was attacked by Japan in December of 1941?

He was the fascist leader of Italy?

Hitler and Stalin decided to divide up what territory they invaded together?

Who was the President of the United States for the majority of World War 2?

Which battle does the term "the Blitz" refer to?

Invention that helped British in the Battle of Britain but failed to help during Pearl Harbor?

Where did Battle of the Bulge take place?

What was the ultimate reason that Pres. Truman decided to use the atomic bomb?

The United States secret program to develop an atomic bomb?

Emperor of Japan during World War 2 with no power to lead the military?

Air battle between the German Luftwaffe and Royal Air Force.

The first atomic bomb was dropped here on August 6th, 1945 by the United States?

The term anti-semitic means hatred toward who?

The British drive back German advances and take control of North Africa?

Who was the British Prime Minister for most of WWII?

The allies appeased Hitler and gave him what territory?

The following individual was the fascist leader of what country?