12 Questions
Why did Japan attack Pearl Harbor?
To prevent the US from interfering with their creation of the 'Greater East Asia Prosperity Sphere'
What was the primary target of the third wave of attack at Pearl Harbor?
Aircraft Carriers
What was the strategy employed by Hitler in his initial invasion of Europe?
Blitzkrieg warfare
Why did the US prioritize destroying Hitler over the Pacific conflict?
Because the threat of Hitler's army was more imminent
Why did Hitler invade Denmark and Norway?
Because they were unprepared
What was the outcome of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor in terms of casualties?
The US suffered heavy losses, while Japan suffered minimal casualties
What was the significance of the Battle of Dunkirk?
It was a retreat of the British Army from occupied France
Why did the US not drop atomic bombs on Japan immediately after Pearl Harbor?
Because Japan was not able to destroy the aircraft carriers
What was the advantage that the British had in the Battle of Britain?
Radar technology
What was the result of Germany and Italy declaring war on the US after Pearl Harbor?
The US entered World War II
What was the purpose of the Atlantic Charter?
To secretly agree on the end of the war and post-war terms
Why did Germany, Italy, and Japan form the Tripartite Pact?
To counter the alliance between the US and Britain
Test your knowledge of the early years of World War II, including Hitler's military campaigns and the invasion of European countries. Learn about the Blitzkrieg strategy and its impact on the war. Discover how different countries responded to the German invasion.
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