An attack by the Japanese Aircraft to America on December 7, 1941

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               Why did Pearl Harbor occur?

It was intended to neutralize the U.S. Pacific Fleet, and hence protect Japan's advance into Malaya and the Dutch East Indies, where it sought access to natural resources such as oil and rubber.

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How did the U.S. relations with Japan sour?

-America stopped giving them resources
-Did not allow them iron or fuel
-Japan signed the tripartite pact that made them a member of the axis.

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It was the turning point in the war; day of invasion of Normandy. It occured on June 6, 1944; over 9,000 soldiers died

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He was the supreme commander of operation; thought Americans should be in charge because we were fresh and new to the war; never actually went into combat on D-Day; great leader

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What was the time Length of the Naval Bombarment of the Invasion Beaches?

30 minutes

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What was the time Length of the Naval Bombarment of the Invasion Beaches?

30 minutes

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Who was the Commander of All Allied Ground Invasions?

Bernard Montgomery 

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Britain's prime minister. Opposed Hitler from the very start. "The perfect leader for Britain at that time. 

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In 1933, Franklin Roosevelt was named our 32 president of the United States.

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What was the purpose of FDR's New Deal?

to start programs that give people jobs, which would help the economy recover during the Great Depression

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How many terms did FDR serve as President?

He served 4 terms

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What was el alamein

german afrika corps under rommel pushed british inside egypt as far as the town el alamein

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Who won el alamein?

allies (american tanks and troops and british troops got italian and german soliders to surrender)

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What was the result of el alamein?

africa under control of allies 

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German term meaning "lightning war", used to describe Germany's novel military tactics in World War II, which involved the rapid movement of infantry, tanks, and airpower over large areas

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The BlitzKrieg took over countries in a matter of weeks such as:

France, Poland, Belgium, Holland, Practically all the countries in The Balkans, Czechoslovakia, The Baltic States, Norway and pushed deep into Russia.

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The Tactic is to use mobile forces such as tanks and armored cars to advance as quickly as possible, under protection of dive bombers.

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What was the Battle of Britain?

July - October 1940 - The Battle of Britian was an air campaign waged bewteen the Luftwaffe and the United Kingdom. 

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Significantly, Britain fought off the German attack and was considered the first major allied victory and was a crucial turning point in the war. 

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What were the pros for Britain of the Battle of Britain?

-Massive German losses.
-Retained air superiority over Britain
-Stopped German invasion.
-Morale on the home front up.
-Importance of radar recognised.

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What were the cons for Britain of the Battle of Britain?

-Lost 1500 aircraft.
-Lost 106 pilots and 208 fighters.
-Showed susceptability to attack. 
-More than a defense rather than offensive.
-Industry heavilly hit by bombing.

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German and Italian armies were led by him and attacked British occupied Egypt and the Suez Canal for the second time

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Japanese admiral who planned the attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941

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The Pacific War

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He died when American codebreakers identified his flight plans and his plane was shot down. His death was a major blow to Japanese military morale during World War II.

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a series of court proceedings held in Nuremberg, Germany, after World War II, in which Nazi leaders were tried for aggression, violations of the rules of war, and crimes against humanity.

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Between 1945 and 1949.

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Nuremberg, German. Hence the name "Nuremberg Trials"

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