Rise of Fascist Dictators

8 Questions

Which countries were discussed in the video regarding the rise of fascist dictators?

Italy and Japan

What was the Allies' strategy towards fascist expansion in Europe before World War II?

Diplomacy and appeasement

What military tactic did Germany use to overcome the Allies' defenses?

Blitzkrieg

What was Hitler's plan regarding Great Britain?

To invade and conquer it

What was the role of the RAF during the Battle of Britain?

To defend the nation against German attacks

What did Hitler do when his initial plan to invade Great Britain failed?

He refocused attacks on civilian targets in London

How did the British people respond to the German attacks?

Their morale held firm

How did the RAF respond to the massive all-out attack on London?

They successfully repelled it

Study Notes

The video discusses the rise of fascist dictators in Europe and Japan before and during World War II. It covers the backgrounds of Mussolini, Hitler, and Japan's militaristic government, their military expansions, and alliances. It also mentions the Allies' ineffective diplomacy and appeasement strategies, their lack of preparedness for war, and the use of Blitzkrieg by Germany to overcome their defenses.1. Germany invaded France with 50 Wehrmacht divisions. 2. Allied forces were trapped and nearly wiped out, but managed to escape at Dunkirk. 3. France fell and became a German puppet state. 4. Hitler planned to invade Great Britain and needed air and naval superiority. 5. RAF worked to defend the nation against German attacks. 6. Hitler refocused attacks on civilian targets in London. 7. British morale held firm. 8. RAF successfully repelled a massive all-out attack on London. 9. Hitler's invasion was postponed, but bombing of British cities continued. 10. British people showed resilience and determination in the face of danger.