WWII European Theater of Operations
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Why did Japan attack Pearl Harbor?

  • To avenge the US embargo on Japan
  • To prevent the US from interfering with their invasion of France
  • To prevent the US from interfering with their creation of the 'Greater East Asia Prosperity Sphere' (correct)
  • To distract the US from their attack on the Philippines
  • What was the primary target of the third wave of attack at Pearl Harbor?

  • Land-based Military Installations
  • Aircraft Carriers (correct)
  • Radar Stations
  • Battleship Row
  • What was the strategy employed by Hitler in his initial invasion of Europe?

  • Luftwaffe warfare
  • Blitzkrieg warfare (correct)
  • Maginot Line warfare
  • Sitzkreig warfare
  • Why did the US prioritize destroying Hitler over the Pacific conflict?

    <p>Because the threat of Hitler's army was more imminent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did Hitler invade Denmark and Norway?

    <p>Because they were unprepared</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the outcome of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor in terms of casualties?

    <p>The US suffered heavy losses, while Japan suffered minimal casualties</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significance of the Battle of Dunkirk?

    <p>It was a retreat of the British Army from occupied France</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did the US not drop atomic bombs on Japan immediately after Pearl Harbor?

    <p>Because Japan was not able to destroy the aircraft carriers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the advantage that the British had in the Battle of Britain?

    <p>Radar technology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the result of Germany and Italy declaring war on the US after Pearl Harbor?

    <p>The US entered World War II</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the purpose of the Atlantic Charter?

    <p>To secretly agree on the end of the war and post-war terms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did Germany, Italy, and Japan form the Tripartite Pact?

    <p>To counter the alliance between the US and Britain</p> Signup and view all the answers

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