Course of the European War (HSC SSCE Modern History): Quizzes
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What does the German term 'Blitzkrieg' mean in English?
What does the German term 'Blitzkrieg' mean in English?
Lightning war
How many German tanks faced Poland in Sept 1939 compared to Poland's 310 tanks?
How many German tanks faced Poland in Sept 1939 compared to Poland's 310 tanks?
1,500
By what ratio did the Soviet Red Army outnumber the Finns in the Russo-Finnish War?
By what ratio did the Soviet Red Army outnumber the Finns in the Russo-Finnish War?
50 to 1
What does 'Fall Gelb' translate to in English?
What does 'Fall Gelb' translate to in English?
Fall Yellow
On what date did France surrender to Germany in 1940?
On what date did France surrender to Germany in 1940?
22 June 1940
What does 'sichelschnitt' mean, the German strategy used against France?
What does 'sichelschnitt' mean, the German strategy used against France?
Sickle cut
What nickname was given to the evacuation from Dunkirk in May-June 1940?
What nickname was given to the evacuation from Dunkirk in May-June 1940?
Miracle at Dunkirk
During which months in 1940 did the Battle of Britain take place?
During which months in 1940 did the Battle of Britain take place?
July to October
For how many consecutive nights was London bombed during the Blitz starting in Sept 1940?
For how many consecutive nights was London bombed during the Blitz starting in Sept 1940?
57 nights
On what date did Germany launch Operation Barbarossa against the Soviet Union?
On what date did Germany launch Operation Barbarossa against the Soviet Union?
22 June 1941