world history chapter 17 study guide

Soviet Union and German

Led French and British to declare war on Germany

Improved tank and air power technology

German airforce

Important battle, was the defense and evacuation of Britain

Was a successful invasion of France by Germany

Army general and prime minister who lied Japan (responsible for through WWII Pearl Harbor)

detention centers for civilians

Allowed him to sell/lend war materials to allies

Japan bombed U.S. caused us to go into war

Major turning point, costliest war (Hitlers biggest mistake)

Invasion of France

3 leaders agreed that the Soviet Union would enter the war against Japan (divide Europe-post war)

Victory in Europe, May 8th, 1945

Allied scientist raced to harness the atom

10,000 Filipino soldiers died, 65 miles

Allies (U.S.) took offensive in Pacific, turning point

Indoctrinated commision

American general, supreme commander of Allied forces in SW Pacific

Goal was to recapture Japanese-held islands

suicide pilots/ bombers

In Germany, the Allies held war crime trials

Atomic Bomb/ killed 70,000, then killed 40,000 (ended WWII)

Women played huge roll, rationing war bonds

Soviets lost most people and became super power, layed Foundation for Cold War

Most brilliant commanders for Germany pushed the British back across the desert towards Cairo Egypt

Took command of a joint British and U.S. Force in Morocco and Algeria trapped Rommel's Army

new deal, expanded the role of federal government

Played major role in defeating Hitlers germany

Leader of France, Commanded armored division

Boosted National Morale during the War