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Which of the following events in 1939 directly led to declarations of war by Great Britain and France, marking the start of World War II?
Which of the following events in 1939 directly led to declarations of war by Great Britain and France, marking the start of World War II?
- Germany's annexation of Austria.
- The Soviet Union's attack on Finland after territorial demands were rejected.
- Germany's attack on Poland. (correct)
- Germany's annexation of Czechoslovakia.
The Winter War, initiated by the Soviet Union's attack on Finland, concluded with what treaty in 1940?
The Winter War, initiated by the Soviet Union's attack on Finland, concluded with what treaty in 1940?
- Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact
- Treaty of Brest-Litovsk
- Treaty of Versailles
- Peace of Moscow (correct)
What strategic error significantly weakened Germany's war efforts after early successes against the Soviet Union?
What strategic error significantly weakened Germany's war efforts after early successes against the Soviet Union?
- Underestimating the industrial capacity of the United States.
- The attack on Pearl Harbor, drawing the US into the war.
- Germany's defeat at Stalingrad. (correct)
- Failure to secure air superiority over Britain.
Which of the following statements best describes the significance of the Allied landing in Normandy, France, in 1944?
Which of the following statements best describes the significance of the Allied landing in Normandy, France, in 1944?
What event prompted the United States to enter World War II in 1941?
What event prompted the United States to enter World War II in 1941?
Which of the following describes why Germany struggled in 1941?
Which of the following describes why Germany struggled in 1941?
What key events occurred in 1945 that signified the end of World War II in Europe?
What key events occurred in 1945 that signified the end of World War II in Europe?
What strategic decision did Finland make during World War II, and what consequence did it face in 1944?
What strategic decision did Finland make during World War II, and what consequence did it face in 1944?
What event led to Japan's surrender in 1945?
What event led to Japan's surrender in 1945?
How did the Soviet Union's strategy evolve after Germany's attack in 1941?
How did the Soviet Union's strategy evolve after Germany's attack in 1941?
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Hitler's Annexations (1939)
Hitler's Annexations (1939)
In 1939, Hitler annexed Austria and Rhineland, then took Czechoslovakia.
Invasion of Poland
Invasion of Poland
In 1939, Hitler's attack on Poland led Great Britain and France to declare war on Germany, starting WWII.
Germany Attacks Soviet Union (1941)
Germany Attacks Soviet Union (1941)
In 1941, Germany attacked the Soviet Union, initially surprising them. The turning point was Germany's defeat at Stalingrad in early 1943.
Attack on Pearl Harbor
Attack on Pearl Harbor
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Allied Invasion of Normandy
Allied Invasion of Normandy
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Atomic Bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki
Atomic Bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki
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Start of the Winter War
Start of the Winter War
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German Conquest of France
German Conquest of France
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End of the Winter War
End of the Winter War
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Finland in WWII
Finland in WWII
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Study Notes
- Summary of World War II
1939
- Hitler annexed Austria and Rhineland, then took Czechoslovakia.
- Hitler then attacked Poland, causing Great Britain and France to declare war against Germany which was the start of WWII.
- Because Finland rejected Soviet Union territorial demands, the Soviet Union attacked Finland, instigating the Winter War.
1940
- Germany attacked west, successfully conquering France, but was opposed by Great Britain.
- The Winter War ended with the Peace of Moscow.
1941
- Germany attacked the Soviet Union by surprise with a chance of victory
- Germany's turning point defeat at Stalingrad occurred in early 1943.
- Afterward, Germany struggled, and the Soviet Union pushed their forces to Berlin.
- Finland fought with Germany against the Soviet Union in what was called the “Continuation War”.
- Japan attacked the US naval base at Pearl Harbor, drawing the United States into the war.
1944
- Germany was burned when the Allies landed on Normandy, France, moving towards Germany.
- In 1945, battles were fought on German soil due to the Allies.
- Hitler committed suicide when the Soviet Union reached Berlin, Germany then surrendering.
1945
- The genocide of the Jews by Nazis was revealed.
- Japan surrendered when the United States used atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki.
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Description
A summary of the main events that occurred during World War II, including the invasion of Poland, the Winter War, the attack on the Soviet Union, and the attack on Pearl Harbor. It also mentions key turning points and the eventual push towards Berlin.
