World War 2 Study Set Flashcards

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Who were the opposing forces of the Allied nations?

Britain, France, the US

Who betrays Russia in a sneak attack?

Germany

What countries were the Axis powers?

Japan, Italy, Germany

What theaters were divided in WW1?

European theater and Pacific theater Signup and view all the answers

Who took part in the European theater?

Germans and Italians Signup and view all the answers

What was the European theater seeking?

Germany and Italy were seeking to take control of the European continent Signup and view all the answers

Who took part in the Pacific theater?

Japan and the US Signup and view all the answers

Who was the last free country during the war?

Britain Signup and view all the answers

How did Germany plan to capture Britain?

Bombing English cities Signup and view all the answers

What was the Battle of the Atlantic?

A battle when Germany used U-boats to destroy British supply ships Signup and view all the answers

How did Britain fight back during the Battle of the Atlantic?

Allies used advanced radar technology to detect German U-boats Signup and view all the answers

What was significant about the Enigma code?

It was a code used by the Germans that the Allies were able to break Signup and view all the answers

Why did the British Empire hand over control of the planet to the U.S?

The U.S could provide war help and support Britain in recovery Signup and view all the answers

What does American industrialization do?

Increases supplies to aid the Allies to counter the Axis Signup and view all the answers

What did the Battle of Pearl Harbor do to the US?

It brought the U.S. into the war Signup and view all the answers

What is the Battle of Midway?

The turning point of war against Japan Signup and view all the answers

How did the U.S. do in the Battle of Pearl Harbor?

They destroyed 4 aircraft carriers and took the offense for the rest of the war Signup and view all the answers

What would be the most important weapon of WW2?

Airplanes Signup and view all the answers

What would be the most important resource during the war?

Oil Signup and view all the answers

What was the Holocaust?

Germany killed people with undesirable traits, particularly Jews Signup and view all the answers

What was Operation Barbarossa?

Germans launched a sneak attack against Russia Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of Barbarossa?

To access oil fields in the Middle East Signup and view all the answers

What relation did the U.S. and Russia have during the war?

The U.S. gave Russia resources to fight against the Nazis Signup and view all the answers

The U.S. fights a two-front war. Both fronts are...

European theater and then Africa Signup and view all the answers

What was Operation Torch in North Africa?

The European theater would light stuff on fire using oil Signup and view all the answers

What did Sicily, Italy do in the European theater?

Practice amphibious assault Signup and view all the answers

What did Normandy, France do in the European theater?

Operation D-Day, the largest amphibious assault in all national history Signup and view all the answers

How did Germany collapse on both sides?

The U.S. and its allies invaded while Germany was distracted by a fake army Signup and view all the answers

Who was the Pacific theater against?

Japan Signup and view all the answers

What strategy was used in island hopping?

Bypassing heavily fortified islands and taking less fortified bases Signup and view all the answers

Who was willing to commit suicide during the war?

Japanese (civilians and military) Signup and view all the answers

Who were the kamikazes?

Japanese suicide pilots against enemy targets Signup and view all the answers

Why would the Japanese know they would die?

They only had enough fuel to reach their destination Signup and view all the answers

What action did the U.S. take toward Japan?

Bombing Japanese cities with incendiary explosives Signup and view all the answers

What was the effect of bombing Tokyo?

100,000 Japanese were killed Signup and view all the answers

How many lives were lost in the invasion of Japan?

1.7 million U.S. troops and 10 million Japanese Signup and view all the answers

How many people died in the war of WW2?

60-80 million people died Signup and view all the answers

What was the deadliest war in human history?

World War 2 Signup and view all the answers

How did the U.S. benefit in the world war?

The U.S. became the number one military power on the planet Signup and view all the answers

What effect did the world war have in Europe?

It ended imperialism Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of the world war?

To end imperialism in Europe Signup and view all the answers

What did the U.S. and Soviets control?

U.S. controlled Western Europe, Soviets controlled Eastern Europe Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Opposing Forces and Alliances

Allied nations included Britain, France, and the United States (joined after Pearl Harbor).
Axis powers comprised Japan, Italy, and Germany (acronym J.I.G).

Key Theaters of War

Major conflict areas were the European Theater and the Pacific Theater.
In the European Theater, German and Italian forces aimed to dominate the continent.
The Pacific Theater saw battles primarily between Japanese forces and the United States.

Major Events and Battles

The Battle of the Atlantic involved Germany using U-boats to disrupt British supply lines.
Britain countered with advanced radar technology to detect U-boats.
The Battle of Midway is noted as a turning point in the war against Japan.
The attack on Pearl Harbor led directly to the U.S. entering World War II.

Military Strategies and Operations

Operation Barbarossa was Germany's surprise attack on Russia, breaking their treaty.
Island-hopping was a strategy to capture less fortified islands to launch further attacks against Japan.
Operation Torch involved a large-scale Allied campaign in North Africa.

Significant Codes and Technologies

The ENIGMA code was a German communication tool, broken by the Allies, which played a crucial role in their victory.
Airplanes were recognized as the most important weapon of World War II.

Sociopolitical Impacts

The Holocaust was a tragic event where Germany systematically killed individuals with perceived undesirable traits, particularly Jews.
The war notably resulted in the end of imperialism in Europe, shifting power dynamics.

Human Cost and Outcomes

Casualties of World War II were staggering, with estimates of 60-80 million deaths, making it the deadliest conflict in human history.
U.S. military ascendancy was solidified as it emerged as the global superpower after the war.

Post-War Geography

The United States controlled Western Europe, while the Soviet Union dominated Eastern Europe after the conflict concluded.

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Test your knowledge of World War 2 with this flashcard study set. Explore key concepts such as opposing forces, Axis powers, and major events during the war. Perfect for history enthusiasts and students alike!