World War II Timeline: Siegfried Line to Fall of France

What was the main focus of Hitler's Blitzkrieg military strategy?

Heavy artillery bombardments

Slow-moving airplanes

Long sieges of enemy territories

Massive infantry forces (correct)

What was the significance of the nonaggression pact signed between Hitler and Stalin?

Stalin joined the Allies against Hitler

Hitler could concentrate his troops on the eastern border

Germany promised not to attack Soviet Union

Stalin was free to take over Finland and the Baltic countries (correct)

Which country resisted Stalin's troops and fought for almost 6 months before surrendering?

Poland

France

Finland (correct)

Lithuania

What defensive line did the French and British prepare in response to Hitler's actions?

Maginot Line Signup and view all the answers

Why did France and Britain declare war on Germany on September 3, 1939?

German invasion of Poland Signup and view all the answers

What was the key feature of Hitler's military strategy during the invasion of Poland in September 1939?

Blitzkrieg or Lightning War Signup and view all the answers

What was the Siegfried Line?

German defensive line built in World War I Signup and view all the answers

Why was the period from September 1939 to March 1940 known as 'The Phony War'?

Because it was a period of great tension but no real military operations Signup and view all the answers

Which country fell in just 4 hours during Hitler's invasion?

Denmark Signup and view all the answers

Where did Hitler establish bases after the invasion of Denmark and Norway?

Great Britain Signup and view all the answers

How did the Allies (British & French troops) retreat during the Fall of France?

To the beaches of Dunkirk Signup and view all the answers

Which part of France was governed by a puppet government set by the Germans after the Fall of France?

Southern France Signup and view all the answers

World War II Timeline: Siegfried Line to Fall of France

Questions and Answers

What was the main focus of Hitler's Blitzkrieg military strategy?

What was the significance of the nonaggression pact signed between Hitler and Stalin?

Which country resisted Stalin's troops and fought for almost 6 months before surrendering?

What defensive line did the French and British prepare in response to Hitler's actions?

Why did France and Britain declare war on Germany on September 3, 1939?

What was the key feature of Hitler's military strategy during the invasion of Poland in September 1939?

What was the Siegfried Line?

Why was the period from September 1939 to March 1940 known as 'The Phony War'?

Which country fell in just 4 hours during Hitler's invasion?

Where did Hitler establish bases after the invasion of Denmark and Norway?

How did the Allies (British & French troops) retreat during the Fall of France?

Which part of France was governed by a puppet government set by the Germans after the Fall of France?

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