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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?
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Who took part in the European theater?
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What was the European theater seeking?
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Who took part in the Pacific theater?
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Who was the last free country during the war?
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How did Germany plan to capture Britain?
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What was the Battle of the Atlantic?
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How did Britain fight back during the Battle of the Atlantic?
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What was significant about the Enigma code?
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Why did the British Empire hand over control of the planet to the U.S?
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What does American industrialization do?
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What did the Battle of Pearl Harbor do to the US?
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What is the Battle of Midway?
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How did the U.S. do in the Battle of Pearl Harbor?
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What would be the most important weapon of WW2?
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What would be the most important resource during the war?
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What was the Holocaust?
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What was Operation Barbarossa?
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What was the purpose of Barbarossa?
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What relation did the U.S. and Russia have during the war?
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What was Operation Torch in North Africa?
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What did Sicily, Italy do in the European theater?
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What did Normandy, France do in the European theater?
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How did Germany collapse on both sides?
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Who was the Pacific theater against?
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What strategy was used in island hopping?
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Who was willing to commit suicide during the war?
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Who were the kamikazes?
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Why would the Japanese know they would die?
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What action did the U.S. take toward Japan?
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What was the effect of bombing Tokyo?
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How many lives were lost in the invasion of Japan?
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How many people died in the war of WW2?
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What was the deadliest war in human history?
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How did the U.S. benefit in the world war?
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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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