World War II Prelude Quiz

What was the primary objective of Germany's Case White plan?

• To invade France through the Ardennes

• To launch a naval attack on Britain

• To strike through Polish lines and meet at Warsaw

• To secure the Baltic states

Which two countries did Germany invade after Poland?

• Denmark and Norway

• France and Belgium

• The Netherlands and Luxembourg

• Sweden and Finland

What was the outcome of the Soviet invasion of Poland?

• The Soviets formed an alliance with Poland

• The Soviets withdrew after a brief conflict

• The Soviets established control over Eastern Poland

• The Soviets were repelled by Polish forces

What was the significance of the Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact?

• It was an economic agreement between Germany and the UK

• It divided Eastern Europe into German and Soviet spheres of influence

• It was a peace treaty between Germany and France

• It established a military alliance between Germany and Italy

Why did Germany invade Denmark and Norway?

• To establish a base for an invasion of the UK

• To gain control of the North Sea oil reserves

• To support a local uprising against the governments

• To prevent British interference with Swedish iron ore shipments

What was the main strategy behind the German invasion of France?

• A direct assault on Paris

• A naval blockade of French ports

• A surprise thrust through the Ardennes Forest

• A prolonged siege of French fortifications

What was the term used to describe Germany's rapid military campaigns?

• Operation Overlord

• The Schlieffen Plan

• Blitzkrieg

• The Maginot Line

How did the French and British view the role of tanks in warfare?

• As a naval support unit

• As the primary offensive weapon

• As a tool to support infantry

• As a defensive measure only

What was the reaction in the Soviet Union to the fall of France?

• Celebration of German success

• Indifference

• Shock and denial

• Relief and satisfaction

What was the impact of the German campaigns on their military planning?

• A focus on naval warfare

• A shift to defensive strategies

• A belief in the invincibility of their forces

• Increased emphasis on detailed planning