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Who took control of the Soviet Union in the 1920s and promised to spread communism?
Who took control of the Soviet Union in the 1920s and promised to spread communism?
- Franklin Roosevelt
- Joseph Stalin (correct)
- Mussolini
- Adolf Hitler
Which country did Hitler annex in 1938, leading to concerns about his aggressive actions?
Which country did Hitler annex in 1938, leading to concerns about his aggressive actions?
- Poland
- Soviet Union
- France
- Austria (correct)
What was the term used to describe Britain and France's strategy of giving in to Hitler's demands to avoid war?
What was the term used to describe Britain and France's strategy of giving in to Hitler's demands to avoid war?
- Expansionism
- Appeasement (correct)
- Intervention
- Confrontation
Which event ignited World War II in 1939?
Which event ignited World War II in 1939?
Which country suffered a devastating attack on December 7, 1941, leading to its entry into World War II?
Which country suffered a devastating attack on December 7, 1941, leading to its entry into World War II?
'The Nazi socialist party would get more land for the German people' - Who made this statement?
'The Nazi socialist party would get more land for the German people' - Who made this statement?
Which dictator established Italy as a fascist state in the 1920s and 1930s?
Which dictator established Italy as a fascist state in the 1920s and 1930s?
Who attacked Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941?
Who attacked Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941?
How did the U.S. gain the upper hand in the Pacific during WWII?
How did the U.S. gain the upper hand in the Pacific during WWII?
What was developed in Los Alamos, New Mexico during WWII?
What was developed in Los Alamos, New Mexico during WWII?
Why were atomic bombs dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki?
Why were atomic bombs dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki?
How many soldiers died during the Bataan Death March?
How many soldiers died during the Bataan Death March?
What did radar and sonar help detect during WWII?
What did radar and sonar help detect during WWII?
Which countries divided Germany at the end of WWII?
Which countries divided Germany at the end of WWII?
What did the Manhattan Project scientists work on during WWII?
What did the Manhattan Project scientists work on during WWII?
What major event brought an end to WWII?
What major event brought an end to WWII?
What impact did technological developments have on WWII?
What impact did technological developments have on WWII?
Which development helped treat wounded soldiers during WWII?
Which development helped treat wounded soldiers during WWII?
What was the main reason for the United States joining World War II?
What was the main reason for the United States joining World War II?
How did American citizens contribute to the war effort on the home front?
How did American citizens contribute to the war effort on the home front?
What significant role did women play during World War II?
What significant role did women play during World War II?
What was the significance of the Navajo Code Talkers?
What was the significance of the Navajo Code Talkers?
What was the purpose of Executive Order 9066 issued in 1942?
What was the purpose of Executive Order 9066 issued in 1942?
What was the primary objective of Operation Overlord?
What was the primary objective of Operation Overlord?
Who was Vernon Baker, and what was his significant achievement?
Who was Vernon Baker, and what was his significant achievement?
What was the purpose of the Nazi Concentration Camps?
What was the purpose of the Nazi Concentration Camps?
What was the significance of the Nuremberg Trials after World War II?
What was the significance of the Nuremberg Trials after World War II?
After the German surrender, what was the next major focus for the United States in World War II?
After the German surrender, what was the next major focus for the United States in World War II?
Joseph Stalin took control of the Soviet Union and promised to spread ______
Joseph Stalin took control of the Soviet Union and promised to spread ______
Adolf Hitler took control of Germany and vowed his Nazi socialist party would get more land for the German ______
Adolf Hitler took control of Germany and vowed his Nazi socialist party would get more land for the German ______
Mussolini established Italy as a ______ state
Mussolini established Italy as a ______ state
In 1938 Hitler annexed Austria and the Sudetenland from ______
In 1938 Hitler annexed Austria and the Sudetenland from ______
Britain and France practiced appeasement by letting Hitler annex territories to avoid another world ______
Britain and France practiced appeasement by letting Hitler annex territories to avoid another world ______
In 1939 Hitler invaded ______, leading to the declaration of war by France and Britain
In 1939 Hitler invaded ______, leading to the declaration of war by France and Britain
Japan attacked the U.S. military base at Pearl Harbor in ______
Japan attacked the U.S. military base at Pearl Harbor in ______
The United States boycotted goods from nations like ______
The United States boycotted goods from nations like ______
The U.S. was neutral at the beginning of WWII but was forced to enter after the attack on Pearl ______
The U.S. was neutral at the beginning of WWII but was forced to enter after the attack on Pearl ______
Pearl Harbor attack led to the destruction of U.S. ships, airplanes, and the death of thousands of ______
Pearl Harbor attack led to the destruction of U.S. ships, airplanes, and the death of thousands of ______
After the Germans surrendered, the U.S. turned its attention to the ______ Theater
After the Germans surrendered, the U.S. turned its attention to the ______ Theater
Vernon Baker was an African American that served in WWII. In 1945, he was awarded the Congressional Medal of ______
Vernon Baker was an African American that served in WWII. In 1945, he was awarded the Congressional Medal of ______
The Navajo Code Talkers were a group of Native Americans that transmitted secret code communications between the ______
The Navajo Code Talkers were a group of Native Americans that transmitted secret code communications between the ______
The Allies planned to liberate western Europe and force German to fight on two ______
The Allies planned to liberate western Europe and force German to fight on two ______
Hitler committed suicide and the Germans surrendered, ending the WWII in the ______
Hitler committed suicide and the Germans surrendered, ending the WWII in the ______
In total nearly 6 million ______ were murdered during the Holocaust
In total nearly 6 million ______ were murdered during the Holocaust
The soldiers were shocked to see the prisoners' deplorable state of ______ after the concentration camps were liberated
The soldiers were shocked to see the prisoners' deplorable state of ______ after the concentration camps were liberated
After the Germans surrendered, the U.S. turned its attention to the ______ Theater
After the Germans surrendered, the U.S. turned its attention to the ______ Theater
The initial planned attack of Operation Overlord was called the Battle of ______
The initial planned attack of Operation Overlord was called the Battle of ______
Young men were encouraged to voluntarily enlist in the military to fight ______
Young men were encouraged to voluntarily enlist in the military to fight ______
The Bataan Death March resulted in the death of 5,000 soldiers as they marched 60 miles without ______ through the jungle
The Bataan Death March resulted in the death of 5,000 soldiers as they marched 60 miles without ______ through the jungle
The U.S. gained the upper hand in the Pacific by winning the Battle of ______
The U.S. gained the upper hand in the Pacific by winning the Battle of ______
The Atomic Bomb Scientist in Los Alamos, New Mexico worked in the Manhattan Project during WWII to develop an ______ bomb
The Atomic Bomb Scientist in Los Alamos, New Mexico worked in the Manhattan Project during WWII to develop an ______ bomb
Instead of sending American troops to invade Japan, atomic bombs were dropped on Hiroshima and ______
Instead of sending American troops to invade Japan, atomic bombs were dropped on Hiroshima and ______
The technological developments of WWII helped the Allies to win the war and had an impact on the future. Radar and ______ were developed to detect objects in the air and ocean
The technological developments of WWII helped the Allies to win the war and had an impact on the future. Radar and ______ were developed to detect objects in the air and ocean
Antibiotics like ______ were mass produced to treat wounded soldiers
Antibiotics like ______ were mass produced to treat wounded soldiers
At the close of WWII, Germany was divided into four zones. The U.S., France, Britain, and the Soviet Union each occupied and controlled one ______
At the close of WWII, Germany was divided into four zones. The U.S., France, Britain, and the Soviet Union each occupied and controlled one ______
Each occupying country educated the German citizens on the horrors of the ______ party
Each occupying country educated the German citizens on the horrors of the ______ party
The technological developments of WWII helped the Allies to win the war and had an impact on the future. Radar and sonar were developed to detect objects in the ______ and ocean
The technological developments of WWII helped the Allies to win the war and had an impact on the future. Radar and sonar were developed to detect objects in the ______ and ocean
Dividing Germany: At the close of WWII, Germany was divided into four zones. The U.S., France, Britain, and the Soviet Union each occupied and controlled one ______
Dividing Germany: At the close of WWII, Germany was divided into four zones. The U.S., France, Britain, and the Soviet Union each occupied and controlled one ______
In 1939 Hitler invaded ______, leading to the declaration of war by France and Britain
In 1939 Hitler invaded ______, leading to the declaration of war by France and Britain
The United States was neutral at the beginning of WWII but was forced to enter after the attack on Pearl ______
The United States was neutral at the beginning of WWII but was forced to enter after the attack on Pearl ______
Joseph Stalin took control of the Soviet Union and promised to spread ______
Joseph Stalin took control of the Soviet Union and promised to spread ______
Mussolini established Italy as a ______ state
Mussolini established Italy as a ______ state
The U.S. gained the upper hand in the Pacific by winning the Battle of ______
The U.S. gained the upper hand in the Pacific by winning the Battle of ______
After the Germans surrendered, the U.S. turned its attention to the ______ Theater
After the Germans surrendered, the U.S. turned its attention to the ______ Theater
Antibiotics like ______ were mass produced to treat wounded soldiers
Antibiotics like ______ were mass produced to treat wounded soldiers
The Atomic Bomb Scientist in Los Alamos, New Mexico worked in the Manhattan Project during WWII to develop an ______ bomb
The Atomic Bomb Scientist in Los Alamos, New Mexico worked in the Manhattan Project during WWII to develop an ______ bomb
In 1938 Hitler annexed Austria and the Sudetenland from ______
In 1938 Hitler annexed Austria and the Sudetenland from ______
Each occupying country educated the German citizens on the horrors of the ______ party
Each occupying country educated the German citizens on the horrors of the ______ party
After the Germans surrendered, the U.S. turned its attention to the ______ Theater
After the Germans surrendered, the U.S. turned its attention to the ______ Theater
The ______ Code Talkers were a group of Native Americans that transmitted secret code communications between the allies
The ______ Code Talkers were a group of Native Americans that transmitted secret code communications between the allies
George Patton was a skillful commander that lead American forces to victory against axis powers in ______
George Patton was a skillful commander that lead American forces to victory against axis powers in ______
On June 6, 1944 General Dwight Eisenhower led over 100,000 allied soldiers onto beaches off Normandy to begin Operation ______
On June 6, 1944 General Dwight Eisenhower led over 100,000 allied soldiers onto beaches off Normandy to begin Operation ______
Vernon Baker was an African American that served in WWII. In 1945, he was awarded the Congressional Medal of ______
Vernon Baker was an African American that served in WWII. In 1945, he was awarded the Congressional Medal of ______
Near the end of the war Allied soldiers discovered Nazi Concentration Camps. These were places the Nazis attempted the ______ of the Jewish people
Near the end of the war Allied soldiers discovered Nazi Concentration Camps. These were places the Nazis attempted the ______ of the Jewish people
After the Germans surrendered, the U.S. turned its attention to the ______ Theater
After the Germans surrendered, the U.S. turned its attention to the ______ Theater
The initial planned attack of Operation Overlord was called the Battle of ______
The initial planned attack of Operation Overlord was called the Battle of ______
Mussolini established Italy as a ______ state
Mussolini established Italy as a ______ state
Hitler committed suicide and the Germans surrendered, ending the WWII in the ______
Hitler committed suicide and the Germans surrendered, ending the WWII in the ______
The U.S. gained the upper hand in the Pacific by winning the Battle of ______
The U.S. gained the upper hand in the Pacific by winning the Battle of ______
Antibiotics like penicillin were mass produced to treat wounded ______
Antibiotics like penicillin were mass produced to treat wounded ______
Instead of sending American troops to invade Japan, atomic bombs were dropped on Hiroshima and ______
Instead of sending American troops to invade Japan, atomic bombs were dropped on Hiroshima and ______
At the close of WWII, Germany was divided into four ______
At the close of WWII, Germany was divided into four ______
Radar and ______ were developed to detect objects in the air and ocean
Radar and ______ were developed to detect objects in the air and ocean
The technological developments of WWII helped the Allies to win the war and had an impact on the ______
The technological developments of WWII helped the Allies to win the war and had an impact on the ______
The Atomic Bomb Scientist in Los Alamos, New Mexico worked in the Manhattan Project during WWII to develop an atomic ______
The Atomic Bomb Scientist in Los Alamos, New Mexico worked in the Manhattan Project during WWII to develop an atomic ______
The U.S., France, Britain, and the Soviet Union each occupied and controlled one ______
The U.S., France, Britain, and the Soviet Union each occupied and controlled one ______
Technological developments like radar and sonar helped the Allies to detect objects in the air and ______
Technological developments like radar and sonar helped the Allies to detect objects in the air and ______
Antibiotics like penicillin were crucial in treating ______ soldiers during WWII
Antibiotics like penicillin were crucial in treating ______ soldiers during WWII
What was the purpose of dropping atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki during World War II?
What was the purpose of dropping atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki during World War II?
How did the technological developments of WWII, such as radar and sonar, impact the Allies' victory?
How did the technological developments of WWII, such as radar and sonar, impact the Allies' victory?
What was the outcome of the Battle of Midway in the Pacific during World War II?
What was the outcome of the Battle of Midway in the Pacific during World War II?
How did the division of Germany at the end of WWII occur?
How did the division of Germany at the end of WWII occur?
What significant event led to the entry of the United States into World War II?
What significant event led to the entry of the United States into World War II?
How did the Bataan Death March impact World War II?
How did the Bataan Death March impact World War II?
What role did the Manhattan Project scientists play in World War II?
What role did the Manhattan Project scientists play in World War II?
What strategy did the U.S., France, Britain, and the Soviet Union employ to educate German citizens after WWII?
What strategy did the U.S., France, Britain, and the Soviet Union employ to educate German citizens after WWII?
How did the Allies' use of antibiotics like penicillin impact World War II?
How did the Allies' use of antibiotics like penicillin impact World War II?
What was the significance of the Allied victory in the Battle of Midway?
What was the significance of the Allied victory in the Battle of Midway?
What event led to France and Britain declaring war on Germany, igniting World War II?
What event led to France and Britain declaring war on Germany, igniting World War II?
What did the United States do in response to Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor in December 1941?
What did the United States do in response to Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor in December 1941?
Who led over 100,000 allied soldiers onto beaches off Normandy to begin Operation Overlord in June 1944?
Who led over 100,000 allied soldiers onto beaches off Normandy to begin Operation Overlord in June 1944?
What was the purpose of the Manhattan Project during World War II?
What was the purpose of the Manhattan Project during World War II?
Which dictator established Italy as a fascist state in the 1920s and 1930s?
Which dictator established Italy as a fascist state in the 1920s and 1930s?
What term describes Britain and France's strategy of giving in to Hitler's demands to avoid war?
What term describes Britain and France's strategy of giving in to Hitler's demands to avoid war?
What was the significance of the Nuremberg Trials after World War II?
What was the significance of the Nuremberg Trials after World War II?
Who was Vernon Baker, and what was his significant achievement?
Who was Vernon Baker, and what was his significant achievement?
What was the primary objective of Operation Overlord?
What was the primary objective of Operation Overlord?
What did the Navajo Code Talkers do during World War II?
What did the Navajo Code Talkers do during World War II?
What was the significance of President Roosevelt and Congress declaring war on Japan on December 8, 1941?
What was the significance of President Roosevelt and Congress declaring war on Japan on December 8, 1941?
How did Americans contribute to the war effort on the Home Front?
How did Americans contribute to the war effort on the Home Front?
What roles did Women and African Americans take on during World War II?
What roles did Women and African Americans take on during World War II?
What was Operation Overlord and what was its significance?
What was Operation Overlord and what was its significance?
What was the outcome of General Dwight Eisenhower leading over 100,000 allied soldiers onto the beaches off Normandy on June 6, 1944?
What was the outcome of General Dwight Eisenhower leading over 100,000 allied soldiers onto the beaches off Normandy on June 6, 1944?
Who were the Navajo Code Talkers and what was their role in World War II?
Who were the Navajo Code Talkers and what was their role in World War II?
What were Nazi Concentration Camps used for during World War II?
What were Nazi Concentration Camps used for during World War II?
What was the impact of the discovery of Nazi Concentration Camps by Allied soldiers?
What was the impact of the discovery of Nazi Concentration Camps by Allied soldiers?
Who was Vernon Baker and what was his significant achievement in WWII?
Who was Vernon Baker and what was his significant achievement in WWII?
What was the purpose of the Battle of Normandy, codenamed Operation Overlord?
What was the purpose of the Battle of Normandy, codenamed Operation Overlord?
Adolf Hitler took control of Germany and vowed his Nazi socialist party would get more land for the German ______
Adolf Hitler took control of Germany and vowed his Nazi socialist party would get more land for the German ______
In 1938 Hitler annexed Austria and the Sudetenland from ______
In 1938 Hitler annexed Austria and the Sudetenland from ______
After the Germans surrendered, the U.S. turned its attention to the ______ Theater
After the Germans surrendered, the U.S. turned its attention to the ______ Theater
Adolf Hitler took control of Germany and vowed his Nazi socialist party would get more land for the German ______
Adolf Hitler took control of Germany and vowed his Nazi socialist party would get more land for the German ______
After the Germans surrendered, the U.S. turned its attention to the ______ Theater
After the Germans surrendered, the U.S. turned its attention to the ______ Theater
In retaliation on December 7, 1941 Japan attacked the U.S. military base at Pearl Harbor in ______
In retaliation on December 7, 1941 Japan attacked the U.S. military base at Pearl Harbor in ______
In 1939 Hitler invaded ______, leading to the declaration of war by France and Britain
In 1939 Hitler invaded ______, leading to the declaration of war by France and Britain
Mussolini established Italy as a ______ state
Mussolini established Italy as a ______ state
In 1938 Hitler annexed Austria and the Sudetenland from ______
In 1938 Hitler annexed Austria and the Sudetenland from ______
After the Germans surrendered, the U.S. turned its attention to the ______ Theater
After the Germans surrendered, the U.S. turned its attention to the ______ Theater
The U.S. gained the upper hand in the Pacific by winning the Battle of ______
The U.S. gained the upper hand in the Pacific by winning the Battle of ______
Antibiotics like penicillin were mass produced to treat wounded ______
Antibiotics like penicillin were mass produced to treat wounded ______
The technological developments of WWII helped the Allies to win the war and had an impact on the future. Radar and ______ were developed to detect objects in the air and ocean
The technological developments of WWII helped the Allies to win the war and had an impact on the future. Radar and ______ were developed to detect objects in the air and ocean
Instead of sending American troops to invade Japan, atomic bombs were dropped on Hiroshima and ______
Instead of sending American troops to invade Japan, atomic bombs were dropped on Hiroshima and ______
At the close of WWII, Germany was divided into four ______
At the close of WWII, Germany was divided into four ______
Each occupying country educated the German citizens on the horrors of the Nazi ______
Each occupying country educated the German citizens on the horrors of the Nazi ______
Antibiotics like penicillin were mass produced to treat wounded ______
Antibiotics like penicillin were mass produced to treat wounded ______
The technological developments of WWII helped the Allies to win the war and had an impact on the future. Radar and ______ were developed to detect objects in the air and ocean
The technological developments of WWII helped the Allies to win the war and had an impact on the future. Radar and ______ were developed to detect objects in the air and ocean
Japan attacked the U.S. military base at Pearl Harbor in ______
Japan attacked the U.S. military base at Pearl Harbor in ______
The Atomic Bomb Scientist in Los Alamos, New Mexico worked in the Manhattan Project during WWII to develop an atomic ______
The Atomic Bomb Scientist in Los Alamos, New Mexico worked in the Manhattan Project during WWII to develop an atomic ______
After the Germans surrendered, the U.S. turned its attention to the ______ Theater
After the Germans surrendered, the U.S. turned its attention to the ______ Theater
Vernon Baker was an African American that served in WWII. In 1945, he was awarded the Congressional Medal of ______
Vernon Baker was an African American that served in WWII. In 1945, he was awarded the Congressional Medal of ______
The Navajo Code Talkers were a group of Native Americans that transmitted secret code communications between the ______
The Navajo Code Talkers were a group of Native Americans that transmitted secret code communications between the ______
Radar and ______ were developed to detect objects in the air and ocean
Radar and ______ were developed to detect objects in the air and ocean
Hitler committed suicide and the Germans surrendered, ending the WWII in the ______
Hitler committed suicide and the Germans surrendered, ending the WWII in the ______
Young men were encouraged to voluntarily enlist in the military to fight ______
Young men were encouraged to voluntarily enlist in the military to fight ______
After the German surrender, the U.S. turned its attention to the Pacific Theater. In 1942 the Japanese captured U.S.
After the German surrender, the U.S. turned its attention to the Pacific Theater. In 1942 the Japanese captured U.S.
Near the end of the war Allied soldiers discovered Nazi Concentration Camps. These were places the Nazis attempted the ______ of the Jewish people
Near the end of the war Allied soldiers discovered Nazi Concentration Camps. These were places the Nazis attempted the ______ of the Jewish people
Joseph Stalin took control of the Soviet Union and promised to spread ______
Joseph Stalin took control of the Soviet Union and promised to spread ______
The soldiers were shocked to see the prisoners' deplorable state of ______ after the concentration camps were liberated
The soldiers were shocked to see the prisoners' deplorable state of ______ after the concentration camps were liberated
Who were the aggressive dictators that rose to power in the 1920s and 1930s?
Who were the aggressive dictators that rose to power in the 1920s and 1930s?
What was the term used to describe the act of Britain and France letting Hitler annex territories to avoid another world war?
What was the term used to describe the act of Britain and France letting Hitler annex territories to avoid another world war?
Which event led to the United States entering World War II?
Which event led to the United States entering World War II?
What was the immediate consequence of Hitler invading Poland in 1939?
What was the immediate consequence of Hitler invading Poland in 1939?
What event marked the beginning of the United States' involvement in World War II?
What event marked the beginning of the United States' involvement in World War II?
What was the significance of Hitler annexing Austria and the Sudetenland in 1938?
What was the significance of Hitler annexing Austria and the Sudetenland in 1938?
How did the United States respond to the boycott of goods by nations like Japan at the start of WWII?
How did the United States respond to the boycott of goods by nations like Japan at the start of WWII?
What was the primary reason for France and Britain declaring war on Germany in 1939?
What was the primary reason for France and Britain declaring war on Germany in 1939?
What action did Adolf Hitler take in 1939 that directly led to World War II?
What action did Adolf Hitler take in 1939 that directly led to World War II?
What was the outcome of Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor?
What was the outcome of Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor?
What impact did the Bataan Death March have on World War II?
What impact did the Bataan Death March have on World War II?
How did the Allies' use of antibiotics like penicillin impact World War II?
How did the Allies' use of antibiotics like penicillin impact World War II?
What was the significance of the Battle of Midway in the Pacific theater of WWII?
What was the significance of the Battle of Midway in the Pacific theater of WWII?
What was the Manhattan Project focused on during WWII?
What was the Manhattan Project focused on during WWII?
How did the technological developments of WWII, such as radar and sonar, impact the Allies' victory?
How did the technological developments of WWII, such as radar and sonar, impact the Allies' victory?
What led to the end of WWII?
What led to the end of WWII?
How was Germany divided at the close of WWII?
How was Germany divided at the close of WWII?
What were some of the key technological developments during WWII?
What were some of the key technological developments during WWII?
What role did the Atomic Bomb Scientists play during WWII?
What role did the Atomic Bomb Scientists play during WWII?
How did the occupying countries educate German citizens after WWII?
How did the occupying countries educate German citizens after WWII?
What was the significance of the Battle of Normandy in WWII?
What was the significance of the Battle of Normandy in WWII?
Who was George Patton and what was his role in WWII?
Who was George Patton and what was his role in WWII?
What were the roles of Women and African Americans in WWII?
What were the roles of Women and African Americans in WWII?
What was the significance of the Navajo Code Talkers during WWII?
What was the significance of the Navajo Code Talkers during WWII?
Who was Vernon Baker and what was his achievement in WWII?
Who was Vernon Baker and what was his achievement in WWII?
What was the purpose of the Nuremberg trials after WWII?
What was the purpose of the Nuremberg trials after WWII?
How did the U.S. contribute to the war effort on the home front during WWII?
How did the U.S. contribute to the war effort on the home front during WWII?
What was the impact of the discovery of Nazi Concentration Camps on Allied soldiers?
What was the impact of the discovery of Nazi Concentration Camps on Allied soldiers?
How did the Allies plan to force Germany to fight on two fronts during WWII?
How did the Allies plan to force Germany to fight on two fronts during WWII?
What was the outcome of the Battle of the Bulge in WWII?
What was the outcome of the Battle of the Bulge in WWII?