Changes in Land Warfare (to the end of D-Day 0.0 / 5 ? HistoryWWII and Nazi Germany 1939-1945GCSEAQA Created by: Rita OraCreated on: 21-11-16 20:55 Which 2 weapons was blitzkrieg based on? Tanks and Planes 1 of 20 On what did the French base their defences? Maginot Line 2 of 20 What were parachutists used for? Dropping behind enemy lines. 3 of 20 How did the Germans use their tanks differently as part of a blitzkrieg attack? 1 spearhead instead of lots of different groups. 4 of 20 How long did it take Germany to overpower Poland? 3 weeks 5 of 20 Give the dates of the 'Phoney War' September 1939-April 1940 6 of 20 Which country did Germany attack in April 1940? Denmark 7 of 20 Where did Germany launch a Blitzkrieg attack in May 1940? The Low Countries 8 of 20 Give 1 reason why Germany was so successful in driving the British and French back to Dunkirk. The Allies remained on the defensive, not the offensive 9 of 20 Suggest 1 reason why the Dunkirk evacuation could be considered a failure So much equipment was left behind. 10 of 20 Suggest 1 reason why Dunkirk can be considered a success. 380,000 soldiers rescued. 11 of 20 Give 1 reason why Operation Barbarossa was at first successful for Germany. Soviet army was taken by surprise and was unprepared. 12 of 20 When, and why did the Russians get the opportunity to re-group? November 1941- Moscow wasn't captured and Germany was slowed by the harsh weather. 13 of 20 Did Blitzkrieg tactics work in Russia? No 14 of 20 What was the name of the policy carried out by the Russians while they retreated from the Germans? Scorched earth policy. 15 of 20 What was one of the mistakes made by Hitler in his attack on Russia? Invasion-too late in the year 16 of 20 Did the weather in Russia have a significant part in the defeat of Germany in Russia? Yes. 17 of 20 Which Soviet leader wanted USA & GB to invade German-occupied France? Stalin 18 of 20 What was the code-name of the D-Day invasion? Operation Overlord 19 of 20 Name the only Normandy beach where the landing was not a success. Omaha. 20 of 20
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