10 Questions
What was the purpose of the secret protocol in the Nazi-Soviet Pact?
To divide Eastern Europe into spheres of influence between Germany and the Soviet Union.
What event on September 1, 1939, sparked the declarations of war by France and the UK on Germany?
Germany's invasion of Poland.
What was the code name for Hitler's plan to invade the UK?
Operation Sea Lion.
Which event prompted the United States to enter World War II?
The Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, on December 7, 1941.
What was the primary motivation behind the Nazi-Soviet Pact?
To prevent the UK and France from forming an alliance with the Soviet Union against Germany.
What was the outcome of the Nazi-Soviet Pact regarding Poland?
Poland was to be partitioned, with the Soviet Union gaining territory east of certain rivers and Germany occupying the west.
What was the significance of the declarations of war by France and the UK on September 3, 1939?
It marked the beginning of World War II in Europe.
What was the main objective of Operation Sea Lion?
To establish German control over Britain and eliminate it as a threat to Nazi domination in Europe.
What was the significance of the UK and France's obligations under various treaties and agreements?
They were obligated to come to Poland's defense in the event of an attack.
What was the scope of the Soviet sphere of influence according to the secret protocol?
Estonia, Latvia, and Bessarabia fell within the Soviet sphere.
Learn about the Motherhood Medals, also known as Mutterkreuz, instituted by the Nazi regime in 1938 to promote traditional gender roles and encourage Aryan women to bear children. Discover the significance of August 12 and its connection to Adolf Hitler's mother's birthday.
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