World War II: The European War Begins

What term is used to describe German tactics and methods in the early part of the war?

• Scorched earth

• Trench warfare

• Blitzkrieg

• Guerilla warfare

During the 'phoney war', there was very little fighting after the German invasion of Poland. True or False?

• False

• True

Which country did German troops occupy first in their move to take control of western Europe?

• France

• Denmark

• Norway

• Poland

What was the goal of Germany's air force during the bombing campaign in Britain from 1940 to 1941?

• To invade Britain

• To destroy civilian morale

• To destroy the Royal Air Force

• To capture London

What were three reasons for the failure of the Luftwaffe to defeat the RAF during the Battle of Britain?

• Poor radar communication

• Lack of trained crews

• Inferior fighter planes

• Ineffective leadership

What was the German plan in the campaign known as the Blitz?

• To destroy the Royal Navy

• To force Britain to ask for peace

• To bomb industrial centres

• To invade London

What was the purpose of the naval blockade imposed by Britain from 1939 onwards?

• To prevent German U-boats from attacking merchant ships

• To stop supplies for Germany's war effort

• To destroy German warships

• To protect Allied shipping convoys

What was the role of the No. 10 RAAF squadron during the war?

• Invasion of Britain

• Escorting German shipping convoys

• Bombing raids on London

• Anti-submarine patrols

What was the outcome of the German bombing campaign on London and other major British cities?

• Demolished civilian morale

• Ruined Britain's war industries

• Failed to achieve its goals

• Forced Britain to ask for peace

What was the German plan to invade Britain called?

• Operation Sea Lion

• Operation Overlord

• Operation Barbarossa

• Operation Market Garden