Crash Course European History: World War II

What was the date when the USSR and Germany concluded a non-aggression pact?

• August 23, 1939

• September 1, 1939

• July 23, 1939

• August 1, 1939

What strategy did Germany use to attack Poland?

• Guerrilla Warfare

• Blitzkrieg

• Trench Warfare

• Naval Blockade

Which two countries declared war on Germany just two days after the invasion of Poland?

• Britain and France

• Britain and USA

• USSR and France

• France and Italy

What was the name of the code-breaking group that helped the British during the Battle of Britain?

• Ultra

• Enigma

• Cipher

• Radar

Which countries joined the Axis alliance along with Germany, Italy, and Japan?

• Hungary, Romania, and Bulgaria

• Spain, Portugal, and Greece

• Norway, Denmark, and Sweden

• Poland, Finland, and Estonia

What was the name of the operation that Hitler's generals planned to take the military directly to Moscow?

• Operation Overlord

• Operation Barbarossa

• Operation Sea Lion

• Operation Torch

Which battle was a significant turning point for the USSR during World War II?

• Battle of Normandy

• Battle of Stalingrad

• Battle of Midway

• Battle of the Bulge

When did the cross-Channel invasion of France in Normandy begin?

• August 1944

• May 1944

• July 1944

• June 1944

On what date did Germany surrender, marking VE Day?

• May 8, 1945

• June 6, 1945

• May 7, 1945

• April 30, 1945

What was the code name for the secret venture to create the atom bomb?

• Operation Torch

• Manhattan Project

• Operation Overlord

• Project Trinity