World War II Prelude: Germany-Soviet Union Pact
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Which country signed a non-aggression pact with Germany in August 1939?

  • France
  • Soviet Union (correct)
  • Great Britain
  • Poland
  • What military strategy was used by the Germans to conquer Poland?

  • Scorched earth tactics
  • Attrition warfare
  • Guerrilla warfare
  • Lightning war (correct)
  • Why did France and Great Britain declare war on Germany in 1939?

  • Due to Germany's invasion of Luxembourg
  • Because of Italy's attack on France
  • In response to the Soviet invasion of Poland
  • To oppose Germany's invasion of Poland (correct)
  • What was the key factor that led to the quick German victory over France in 1940?

    <p>German air superiority</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which event marked the beginning of World War 2 according to the text?

    <p>The invasion of Poland by Germany and the Soviet Union</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary reason for the failure of France's Maginot Line defense strategy?

    <p>German armored divisions bypassing it</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which battle is known as the deadliest battle in history with an estimated two million casualties?

    <p>Battle of Stalingrad</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which country was pulled into World War II after the attack on Pearl Harbor in December 1941?

    <p>United States</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What major event led to the United States declaring war on Japan and Germany?

    <p>Attack on Pearl Harbor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which military strategy did the United States employ in the Pacific, focusing on capturing key islands from Japan?

    <p>Island Hopping</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which battle marked a major American victory over the Japanese navy in 1942?

    <p>Battle of Midway</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who made the decision to drop two atomic bombs on Japan in an attempt to end the war?

    <p>Harry Truman</p> Signup and view all the answers

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