When did WWII start ?
World War II started on September 1, 1939. The War lasted for for 6 years and 1 day(September 2, 1945). the war started on 9/1/1939 when Germany attacked Poland. The same day Great Britain and France sent Hitler a warning to either leave Poland or Great Britten and France will go to war with Germany. Hitler did not respond and so, on September 3,1939 Great Britten and France declared war on Germany.
Correct Answer: B
Correct Answer: B
What was Hitlers main target in Operation Barbarossa?
Hitlers main target was Leningrad. Leningrad was Russia's former capital, it was like the second
capital to the nation. Because it was named after their Lenin who was a great
leader and like a father to his people, Hitler thought that people will start
to lose hope and will surrender. Leningrad was also a major city so it supplied
many soldiers as well as military supplies, if taken over Russia would struggle
for supplies and eventually need out side help. Leningrad also served as the
main base of the soviet Baltic fleet, so taking it out will drastically decrees
Russian forces.
Correct Answer: B
Correct Answer: B
Why was there a halt in the north operations?
After the Germans crossed the Neman River they encountered 300 Soviet tanks. Even though German forces were much larger, the unexpected attack set them back. The entire battle took four day and after words they realized that their supplies were running out, so Hitler ordered them to wait for the infantry to join them. On July 3rd the infantry reached them, but do to heavy rains operation were slowed down again.
Correct Answer: A
Correct Answer: A
What was the largest battle in WII?
The largest battle was in the South (Kiev and Ukraine). But to be more specific Battle of Kursk on July 5, 1943 to July 13, 1943. Battle of Kursk was also the larges tank battle of all time it involved 6,000 tanks, 2,000,000 troops, and 4,000 aircraft.
Correct Answer: B
Correct Answer: B
What was the turning point in WWII?
This question is unique because different people will have different answers to it. The main turning points are:
- D-Day
- Operation Barbarossa
- Battle of Kursk