Major Events and Turning Points of World War II
Which battle did the Germans bomb London?
Battle of Britain
Which battle fought on Soviet soil halted the German advance in Eastern Europe during World War II? It was the turning point in European theater.
Battle of Stalingrad
Which even has the goal of freeing (liberating) Western Europe from the domination of the Nazis?
D-Day
When did Pearl Harbor happen?
December 7, 1941
After Poland, which country did Adolf Hitler invade?
France
How did War World II begin?
Germany Invaded Poland!
What was the result of dropping the atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki?
Japan Surrendered
What event brought the us into World War II?
Japan bombed Pearl Harbor
Which battle was the turning point of World War II in the pacific theatre?
Midway
For the Lend Lease act, what did we lease from Great Britain?
Military Basis in the Bermuda and Caribbean
Where did the troops land on June 6, 1944?
Normandy (France) Operation Overlord/D-Day
Why did the United States decide it was best to drop the atomic bombs?
So Japan would surrender
Which country did Hitler betray 2 years after forming an alliance with them
Soviet Union
Describes the Japanese relationship with the USA before Pearl Harbor
Tense
For the Lend Lease act, what did we lend Great Britain?
War supplies, Food, Old naval warship
Harry S. Truman
Which leader made the final decision to drop the two atomic bombs.