World War II

Which military alliances were the two opposing sides in World War II?

The Allies and the Axis (correct)

The Warsaw Pact and NATO

The Entente Cordiale and the Quadruple Alliance

The Central Powers and the Triple Entente

What played a major role in enabling the strategic bombing of population centres in World War II?

Infantry

Tanks

Aircraft (correct)

Artillery

How many fatalities resulted from World War II?

70–85 million (correct)

20–30 million

100–120 million

40–50 million

Which countries were occupied in the wake of Axis defeat in World War II?

Germany, Austria and Japan Signup and view all the answers

Which two military alliances fought against each other in World War II?

The Allies and the Axis. Signup and view all the answers

What were some of the causes of World War II?

Debated contributing factors Signup and view all the answers

What were some of the devastating consequences of World War II?

Millions died due to genocides, including the Holocaust, as well as starvation, massacres, and disease. Signup and view all the answers

What role did aircraft play in World War II?

Aircraft played a major role, enabling the strategic bombing of population centres and delivery of the only two nuclear weapons ever used in war. Signup and view all the answers

What actions were taken against German and Japanese leaders in the wake of Axis defeat?

Germany, Austria, and Japan were occupied, and war crimes tribunals were conducted against German and Japanese leaders. Signup and view all the answers