The Second World War 1939-45 (Leaving Cert History): Quizzes
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Which five nations primarily made up the Allied Powers during World War II?
Which five nations primarily made up the Allied Powers during World War II?
UK, USSR, USA, China, France
Who led Nazi Germany during World War II?
Who led Nazi Germany during World War II?
Adolf Hitler
In what year was the Rome-Berlin Axis formalised?
In what year was the Rome-Berlin Axis formalised?
1936
When did the German invasion of Poland begin, marking the start of World War II?
When did the German invasion of Poland begin, marking the start of World War II?
September 1, 1939
What military tactic emphasised speed and surprise through coordinated air and ground attacks?
What military tactic emphasised speed and surprise through coordinated air and ground attacks?
Blitzkrieg
When did the Soviet Union invade Poland from the east?
When did the Soviet Union invade Poland from the east?
September 17, 1939
On what date in 1939 did Warsaw fall after the German siege?
On what date in 1939 did Warsaw fall after the German siege?
September 27
On what date did Britain and France declare war on Germany?
On what date did Britain and France declare war on Germany?
September 3, 1939
Who was the British Prime Minister who declared war on Germany in 1939?
Who was the British Prime Minister who declared war on Germany in 1939?
Neville Chamberlain
What time period did the Phoney War cover?
What time period did the Phoney War cover?
September 1939 to April 1940
What was the Maginot Line?
What was the Maginot Line?
A series of fortifications along the French-German border
What operation ended the Phoney War in April 1940?
What operation ended the Phoney War in April 1940?
Operation Weserübung
When did Italy declare war on Britain and France?
When did Italy declare war on Britain and France?
June 10, 1940