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| British Prime Minister before the war and he practiced the policy of appeasement |
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| Britains wartime Prime Minister. At one time GB was the only country still standing against the Nazis |
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| Soviet Union dictator, and head of the Communist Party. He was famous for getting rid of the opposition |
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| German Nazi dictator during WWII took power in 1933 (Der Fuhrer) |
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| Italian fascist dictator during WWII came to power in 1922 (Il Duce) |
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| Emperor of Japan. People believed he was a God |
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| Wartime military dictator of Japan |
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| alliance between Germany, Italy, and Japan (all fascist dictatorships) |
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| alliance between Great Britain, France, Soviet Union, Canada and US (all democracies except SU) |
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| dictatorship form of goverment in which the ruler has absolute authority, complete and unrestricted power of government |
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| totalitarian-government can forcibly suppress opposition and criticism, regimenting all industry and commerce, and emphasizing an aggressive nationalism and often racism |
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| political Party lead by Mussolini |
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| Supreme power lies with the people |
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| non-interaction with other groups |
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| empire building, policy of extending your rule on foreign nations |
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| One who advocates fascist, racist, or anti-semitic ideology (National Socialist German Workers Party) |
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| Info spread for the purpose of promoting a cause and influencing peoples behavior or opinions |
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| intense dislike and or prejudice against Jews |
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| "My struggle" Adolph Hitler book ideas, beliefs, and plans for Germany -1923 |
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| prices are high while money value is low to the point that money is worthless |
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| 1919 ended WWI, harsh towards Germany |
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| giving into demands to preserve peace |
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| compensation, $ paid by the defeated nation to the victor |
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| International treaty between 2 or more nations agreeing to avoid war (Germany/Soviet Union) |
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| Keep peace among nations. Germany and Soviet Union were not allowed to join **WW 14 points** |
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| Turning point battle in the Pacific. US carrier based planes sank four Japanese carriers and other naval vessels. After thisbattle the Hawaiian Islands and US mainland were never threatened again, and the Japanese navy was also on the defensive for the rest of the war. |
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| On December 7, 1941, the Japanese attacked the US Pacific fleet here. Over 3,000 Americans were killed, and in what President Roosevelt called a "day that shall live in infamy" led to the US declaring war on Japan and the other Axis Powers |
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| This battle in the Soviet Union was the turning point of the war in Europe. After this defeat, (Hitler refused to allow his forces to retreat and were to either win or die) the German Army was forever on the defensive |
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| The airplane that was decisive in the Battle of Britain. When the Head of the German Air Force asked one of his squadron leaders what he needed to win the battle- the response was 'a squadron of spitfires' |
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| Although the US was officially neutral we were actively assisting the allies. The US gave military supplies to Great Britain (lend) in exchange for leases on military bases through the Caribbean (lease). Roosevelt knew that eventually the US would be in the war |
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| After the fall of France, Hitler planned to invade Great Britain. Before he could, he needed to gain control of the skies. In a battle fought entirely in the skies, the Royal Air Force and Luftwaffe battled in late summer 1940. The Royal Air Force won and Germany gave up on invading Britain. |
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| The 'Miracle of Dunkirk' happened when the British armny, trapped in Europe, was rescued from the beaches at Dunkirk by naval vessels as well as 700 civilian ships that transported over 300,000 French and British troops to Great Britain |
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| A series of forts, minefields, and other defensive measures built by Frances to protect from a German invasion. The plan failed when the Germans simply went around. |
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| Germany attacked on September 1, 1939 officially starting WWII in Europe |
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| the term translates to 'lightening war'. Because of the slaughter and stalemate of the WWI trench warfare, German army style of fighting called for fast, overpowering force using air, armour, and infantry to overwhelm the enemy |
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| an act that causes anger, resentment, or is intended to bring about a response. The Axis Powers staged some of these acts to justify attacks against weak foes. |
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| President during most of WWII. He was elected to a third and fourth term in office. His "Day in Infamy" speech mobilized the nation to a single purpose- defeat of the Axis. He died a month before Germany surrendered of a massive cerebral hemorrhage and was replaced by Harry S Truman. |
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| General Douglas MacArthur |
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| The commanding general of US forces in the Pacific. When ordered to leave the Philippines he promised that "I shall return". In late 1944 and early 1945 US forces fulfill his promise. |
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| Translates to 'Divine Wind'. As Japan grew desperate toward the end of the war about 4000 Japanese pilots flew suicide missions against US ships, flying their plane into the ships. 40 US ships were sunk by them. |
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| This was the strategy to defeat Japan in the Pacific. Working west toward Japan some islands were selected for capture. They required land for an airstrip and deep water for shipping. As islands were captured any Japanese behind the advance were cut off and no longer effective. |
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| The final German offensive of the war. The attack was in the Ardennes Forest area of Belgium, France, and Luxembourg at Christmas 1944. The 101st Airbourne was surrounded, but General George Patton led the 3rd Army over 200 miles and broke through to win the battle. |
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| June 6, 1944, the invasion of Normandy (France) by mainly US, British, and Canadian troops. The largest amphibious invasion ever. This was the attack on Western Europe that led to the recapture of Paris and the end of the war in Europe within a year. |
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| After US and Filipino forces surrendered some 75,000 were force marched to prison camps. In tropical heat snf marching for up to a week with little food or water only 54,000 made it to the camps. Others were victims of cruelty and often random acts of violence against the prisoners. |
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