World War 2
When did the war start?
It started in 1939.
When did the war end?
It ended in 1945.
Did you know that it was the most costly and destructive war in history?
What happened in 1933?
Hitler sweeps to power in Germany.
When did Hitler enter Austria?
He entered Austria in 1938.
When did Hitler’s troops enter Poland?
It entered Poland on September 1, 1939.
Who declared war?
France and Britain declared war.
When did France and Britain Declare war?
They declare war on September 3, 1939.
How did Hitler invade on the Netherlands, Belgium France, and Luxemburg?
He invaded using Blitzkrieg tactics and air forces.
What is Blitzkrieg?
An intense military campaign intended to bring about a swift victory.
When did Italy join the war?
It joined the war on June 10, 1940.
Who is Benito Mussolini?
He is a dictator of Italy.
Who ordered the invasion of Greece?
Benito Mussolini ordered the invasion.
Did you know that France had fallen after six weeks fighting?
When did the German troops enter Paris?
They entered Paris on June 14, 1940.
When did the Allied and Axis forces start to push each other back and force between Egypt and Libya?
They started to push on June 1940.
When did Hitler start to launch airplanes on Britain?
He started on July 10,1940
Did you know that Britain controlled the sky?
What is the nick name of “bombing raids”?
The nickname is “The Blitz”.
Did you know that Germany almost targeted Britain towns and cities for 40 weeks?
Did you know that Britain relied on oil and raw materials?
What happened between January 22 and December 10, 1914?
The Allies took Tobruk in Libya, North Africa, and the resist German attacks in a nine-month siege.
Who attacked Yugoslavia?
German, Italy, and Bulgarian troops attacked it.
When did the Battle of Greece end?
It ended on April 27.
How do Germany attack Russia?
It attacked Russia with a huge force.
Who brought America into the war?
President Franklin D. Roosevelt bought America into the war.
Did you know that After seven month fighting German and Italy were forced to surrender?
Who decided that America will bomb Germany cities by day?
The Allies decided.
Who will bomb Germany by night?
The British will bomb Germany by night.
Did you know that the bombing raids killed around 600,000 civilians, and destroyed many cities?
Did you know after six weeks fighting Germany forces, they start to push across France, Liberating towns, and cities from Nazi occupation.
When was the final attack on the German Capital?
It was on April 23, 1945.
When did German surrenders?
It surrendered on May 7, 1945.
Who forced German to surrender?
Hitler forced them to surrender.
Why did Hitler forced Germany to surrender?
He forced them because he committed suicide.
When did the war end?
It ended on May 7, 1945.