Hitler's Lightning War Reading Questions

What was the main strategy used by Germany to overrun much of Europe and North Africa during World War II?

• Trench warfare

• Blitzkrieg

• Naval blockade

• Guerrilla tactics

What did Stalin do on September 17, following the German invasion of Poland?

• Declared war on Germany

• Sent Soviet troops to occupy the eastern half of Poland

• Signed a peace treaty with Germany

• Invaded France

What was a crucial mistake made by the Soviets during their conflict with Finland?

• They underestimated the Finnish army.

• They overestimated their own strength.

• They were not prepared for winter fighting.

• They did not have enough soldiers.

How many ships were sent by Great Britain to rescue the army at Dunkirk?

• 500 ships

• 850 ships

• 1,000 ships

• 1,500 ships

What was Hitler's plan after the fall of France?

• To invade the United States

• To invade Great Britain

• To invade Russia

• To invade Spain

What did Mussolini do after the conquest of France?

• Declared war on Germany

• Moved into France

• Declared war on France and Great Britain

• Formed an alliance with the Soviet Union

What was the name of Hitler's plan to invade the Soviet Union?

• Operation Overlord

• Operation Torch

• Operation Barbarossa

• Operation Sea Lion

How many people died in Leningrad during the winter of 1941-1942?

• Half a million

• One million

• Two million

• Three million

What was the Atlantic Charter?

• A secret agreement to divide Europe

• A declaration for free trade and self-government

• A military alliance against Germany

• A plan to invade the Soviet Union

What was the reaction of most Americans to the idea of the U.S. getting involved in the war?

• They supported it

• They were indifferent

• They opposed it

• They were unaware of it