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| What is Anti-Semitism and what significance did Anti-Semitism have during WWII? |
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Answer: Hatred of the Jews
Significance: Hitler had a strong hatred towards Jews. As a dictator he caused many Germans to feel the same. Hitler believes Jews were the reason behind Germany's economic hardships and defeat. due to this, many Jews were killed and had their rights taken away. |
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| What was the Miracle of Dunkirk, and why was it considered a 'miracle'? |
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Miracle of Dunkirk: 300 000 soldiers were evacuated from Dunkirk (France) to England by 900 British ships and civilian boats.
Explanation why: If the soldiers hadn't been safely evacuated, only about 10 000 soldiers would have survived. |
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| Who is Hitler and what are some reasons to explain why he was so popular? |
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Hitler: Fascist leader of the Nazi Party in Germany.
He was popular because he took over newspapers, press, radio stations and had his image and message everywhere. He also held rallies to excite the German population. |
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| What was Britain's biggest advantage against the Germans during the Battle of Britain? |
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Definition
| Radar stations (Chain Home System) that could detect incoming German planes. |
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| Who was the dictator of Italy? |
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| What was the role of Canadians in the Air during WWII? |
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Canadian Air Force were sent to bomb industrial sites, railways, highways and bridges of the Axis Powers.
Bonus: In 1942, the Canadian Air Force began to bomb German cities to destroy the German will to fight. |
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| What happened to Canadian troops who were defending Hong Kong during WWII? |
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Canadian defenders (and the Allies) in Hong Kong surrendered to the Japanese after a little over 2 weeks on Christmas day.
In Hong Kong, 290 Canadians were killed and the survivors were sent to prison camps and used for slave labour. |
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| What was the "Gothic Line" and what happened to it in 1944? |
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The "Gothic Line" was the last major line of German defence during the Italian Campaign.
In 1944, Allied troops were able to break through the Gothic Line of defence. |
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Term
| What is D-Day and what was a major triumph of this day? |
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| D-Day is the Day of Deliverance. On this day, Allied troops landed on the beaches of Normandy in France and started the Battle of Normandy which eventually liberated France from the Germans. |
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| What is D-Day and what was a major triumph of this day? |
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| D-Day is the Day of Deliverance. On this day, Allied troops landed on the beaches of Normandy in France and started the Battle of Normandy which eventually liberated France from the Germans. |
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| What is Blitzkrieg and what was it used for? |
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| Blitzkrieg or "Lightning War" was a German war tactic to take over enemy countries in a quick manner. Tanks, bomber planes, troops and artillery were used to punch holes in defending lines while circling and capturing them until they surrendered. |
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| What was Germany's first plan of attack against the British Royal Air Force during the Battle of Britain? |
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| The Germans wanted to attack British shipping ports to cut off supplies and to lure RAF planes. Once the RAF planes came, the Luftwaffe would attack. |
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| What happened on August 6th, 1945? |
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Definition
| The Americans dropped the atomic bomb on the Japanese city of Hiroshima. |
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| What happened on May 5, 1945? |
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Definition
| The Germans surrender the Netherlands to the Canadians. |
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Term
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| D-Day is the Day of Deliverance. The purpose was to launch a massive invasion to regain control of German controlled Europe in France by the Allies. |
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| Why were Germans so eager to follow Hitler? |
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Definition
-The Treaty of Versailles
-Germany's Economic Problems
-Depression and Unemployment
-Political Instability |
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