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What was one of the critical achievements of the D-Day invasion?
What was one of the critical achievements of the D-Day invasion?
What event marked the beginning of the Cold War after World War II?
What event marked the beginning of the Cold War after World War II?
What was the result of Operation Valkyrie?
What was the result of Operation Valkyrie?
Which country suffered the most deaths during World War II according to the statistics provided?
Which country suffered the most deaths during World War II according to the statistics provided?
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What significant decision was made regarding Germany at the Yalta Conference?
What significant decision was made regarding Germany at the Yalta Conference?
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What characterized the Battle of the Bulge?
What characterized the Battle of the Bulge?
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What was the significance of V-E Day?
What was the significance of V-E Day?
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Which leader took office after the death of FDR in April 1945?
Which leader took office after the death of FDR in April 1945?
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Study Notes
Decisions Made at Yalta
- Created the United Nations to promote world peace
- Germany and Berlin were divided into four zones controlled by the US, Britain, France, and the Soviet Union
- Eastern European countries under Soviet control would have free elections, though Stalin agreed to this but violated it
- Soviets agreed to declare war on Japan one month after Victory in Europe Day
World War II Leaders
- US President: Truman (new president after Roosevelt's death)
- Germany: Hitler (committed suicide)
- Italy: Mussolini (executed)
V-E Day
- Victory in Europe Day
- Germany surrendered on May 2nd 1945
- Casualties estimates for the war and death tolls varied widely for each country
Battle of the Bulge
- Last offensive attempt by Hitler
- Took place in Belgium
- Area with rugged terrain, heavily forested, and poor roads
- Surprised Allies by bad weather
- Created a "bulge" in the Allied lines, but Allied forces did not break
D-Day Invasion
- Largest air, sea, and land invasion
- 6:30am
- 3000 vehicles
- 5000 ships
- 1000+ airplanes
- 13,000 paratroopers
- Omaha Beach had the highest casualty count
- 2,000+ deaths recorded there
- Opened up the "Western Front" in Europe, allowing access for allied supplies
- High casualties for both sides, Allied and Axis, varied between 4,000 and 9,000
Hitler's Attempted Assassination
- Major Claus von Stauffenberg placed a bomb in a meeting room, but the bomb failed to detonate immediately.
- Hitler survived but escaped
- Operation Valkyrie
- July 20, 1944
- Major plan in plan to seize power of the Army
- Hitler tried to escape with a phone call after detonation
Casualties (estimates)
- Germany: 7,000,000
- Soviet Union: 20-27,000,000
- Poland: 6,000,000
- France: 450,000
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Test your knowledge on pivotal events and leaders during World War II, including Yalta, D-Day, and the Battle of the Bulge. This quiz covers significant decisions made and their impact on global history, as well as details about various leaders involved in the conflict.
