1937-1939 Historical Events in Pacific and Europe
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What tactic did Germany use when attacking Poland in 1939?

  • Trench warfare tactics
  • Scorched earth tactics
  • Guerrilla warfare tactics
  • Blitzkrieg tactics (correct)
  • Which country did the Soviet Union split with Germany in 1939?

  • Poland (correct)
  • France
  • Italy
  • Japan
  • Who became the Prime Minister of Britain after Chamberlain resigned?

  • Benito Mussolini
  • Adolf Hitler
  • Winston Churchill (correct)
  • Joseph Stalin
  • Which event marked the beginning of World War II?

    <p>Germany's attack on Poland</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Japan do in 1940 that signified its alignment with the Axis powers?

    <p>Attacked Indochina</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What technology was invented by the British and played a crucial role in the Battle of Britain?

    <p>Radar</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the initial response of the Soviet Union to the large-scale murder of Jews by Nazi Germany?

    <p>The Soviets used a scorched earth policy and suffered huge losses, including the Siege of Leningrad.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main reason for Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941?

    <p>Japan was angered by the US decision to stop selling oil to Japan, which imported 90% of its oil.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significance of the Battle of Midway in the Pacific theater of World War II?

    <p>It was the first major American victory against the Japanese, sinking four Japanese aircraft carriers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the outcome of the Battle of Stalingrad on the Eastern Front?

    <p>The Battle of Stalingrad was a major defeat for the Germans, leading to the surrender of their forces in the city.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the purpose of the Allied invasion of Normandy, known as D-Day, in 1944?

    <p>To open a second front in Western Europe and liberate France from German occupation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significance of the Allied bombing of Dresden, Germany in 1945?

    <p>It was a controversial act of terror that killed over 35,000 civilians in a matter of days.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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