Quiz+questions

Answer these questions in dot points. You can also work together on finding the answers. These questions will be presented to you as a test during a 50 minute period.
 * 1939 || # Who were Axis powers?
 * 1) Who were the Allied powers?
 * 2) Explain what appeasement is and give some examples of the policy at work. (see page 80, also include examples pre 1939).
 * 3) Give reasons for Germany's invasion of Poland.
 * 4) Explain the meaning of Blitzkrieg and why it initially was such a successful tactic for the Germans.
 * 5) What is meant by the ‘phoney war? (see page 90) ||
 * 1940 || # Why was control of Norway’s coast important to Germany? (See wiki)
 * 1) Give an overview of events in May 1940. (including Dunkirk)
 * 2) Give reasons why Germany was able to overrun France in just over a month. (see page 91, see revision booklet)
 * 3) Explain the Battle of Britain and describe its importance as a turning point in early ww2 (wiki + page 94) ||
 * 1941 || # When and why did America enter the war? (wiki and page 96)
 * 1) Explain Operation Barbarossa (when, why, where, what, how) (see wiki and page 95)
 * 2) Describe strategic mistakes made by Hitler in 1941. (page 98 - 101) ([]) ||
 * 1942 || # 1942 is seen as the year in which the Axis’ fortunes began to wane. Provide examples to illustrate and explain this. (include references to America’s entry in war, El Alamein, Battle of Midway, Stalingrad, Italy’s role (see wiki + pages 99 – 101 and page 110) ||
 * Air warfare || # Describe the differences between the role of air warfare in WW1 and WW2 (see wiki + Page 102)
 * 1) Describe two significant air warfare battles. (see revision booklet) ||
 * Land warfare || # Describe the difference in the use of tanks in WW1 and WW2 (see wiki) ||
 * Naval warfare || # Describe the role of submarines in WW2 (See page 101 and wiki)
 * 1) Describe the role of aircraft carrier in WW2 (See page 101 and wiki) ||