World War II Overview Quiz

The invasion of Ethiopia in 1935 by Italy, marking a significant expansion of Italy's territory.

Japan launched an attack on China in 1931, signaling its aggressive ambitions in the region.

Germany annexed Austria in 1938, marking a major step in Hitler's expansionist policies.

Germany invaded Poland in 1939, officially starting World War II.

The German invasion of the Soviet Union in 1941, breaking a non-aggression pact, marked a turning point in WWII.

The period from 1939 to 1945 marked by global conflict between major powers.

The agreement between Germany and the Soviet Union in 1939 to not attack each other, allowing Germany to focus on conquering Poland without Soviet intervention.

The alliance between Germany, Italy, and Japan during World War II.

The alliance of countries that fought against the Axis powers in World War II, including the United States and the Soviet Union.

A political ideology characterized by extreme nationalism, authoritarianism, and militarism, exemplified in the regimes of Hitler and Mussolini.

The main focus of World War II fighting from 1942 onwards, featuring intense battles between Germany and the Soviet Union.

The German military campaign in 1942, aiming to reach the strategic city of Stalingrad and the Caucasus region in the Soviet Union.

A major battle fought on the Volga River in 1942 between the German and Soviet armies, marking a turning point in the war.

The pivotal moment in World War II when the Soviet Union decisively defeated Germany at Stalingrad, significantly shifting the war's momentum.

The Volga River was the location of major fighting and battles, particularly the Battle of Stalingrad, which was crucial to the eastward advance of the German army.