Austrian born, German Nazi dictator who is responsible for World War II. Implemented right-wing Fascism as well as carried out the Holocaust against Jewish people and other minorities in Europe.

Alliance of Great Britain, Soviet Union, United States, and France during World War II.

Satisfying the demands of potential enemy powers in an effort to maintain peace and stability.

A nuclear weapon in which enormous energy is released by nuclear fission (splitting atoms) These bombs were dropped by Americans on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Japan destroying much of both cities, and leaving scars still seen today.

Alliance of Germany, Italy, and Japan during World War II.

the larger than expected generation in United States born shortly after World War II. People porn between 1946-1964 could be considered "Baby Boomers"

An aerial battle fought in World War II in 1940 between the German Luftwaffe (air force), which carried out extensive bombing in Britain, and the British Royal Air Force, which offered successful resistance.

Fascist dictator of Italy (1922-1943). He led Italy to conquer Ethiopia (1935), joined Germany in the Axis pact (1936), and allied Italy with Germany in World War II. He was overthrown in 1943 when the Allies invaded Italy.

A wall separating East and West Berlin built by East Germany in 1961 to keep citizens from escaping to the West

Long revolutionary process in the period 1912-1949 that began with the overthrow of the Chinese imperial system and ended with the triumph of the Communist Party under the leadership of Mao Zedong.

A conflict that was between the US and the Soviet Union. The nations never directly confronted each other on the battlefield but deadly threats went on from 1945-1991.

East Asian imperial power, thought of themselves as superior to other Asian people. Took on an aggressive foreign policy, including conquering Taiwan, Korea, Manchuria, Most of China, Southeast Asia and much of the southern Pacific.

Cuban socialist leader who overthrew a dictator in 1959 and established a Marxist Communist state in Cuba, allied to the Soviet Union

President of the United States during most of the 1930s and early 1940s, through the Great Depression and most of World War II.

This general was premier of Japan during World War II while this man was dictator of the country. He gave his approval for the attack on Pearl Harbor and played a major role in Japan's military decisions until he resigned in 1944

1950s and 60s; communist leader of North Vietnam; used geurilla warfare to fight anti-comunist, American-funded attacks under the Truman Doctrine; brilliant strategy drew out war and made it unwinnable

A methodical plan orchestrated by Hitler to ensure German supremacy. It called for the elimination of Jews, non-conformists, homosexuals, non-Aryans, and mentally and physically disabled.

a driving force in which a gas turbine engine provides the thrusting power. Developed during WWII, this allowed planes to go faster and higher than with traditional propellers.

Bolshevik revolutionary, head of the Soviet Communists after 1924, and dictator of the Soviet Union from 1928 to 1953. He led the Soviet Union through World War II.

an international organization formed in 1920 to promote cooperation and peace among nations. Its failure led toward WWII.

(1893-1976) Leader of the Communist Party in China that overthrew Jiang Jieshi and the Nationalists. Established China as the People's Republic of China and ruled from 1949 until 1976.

US gives money to help rebuild the economies of European countries to stop the spread of communism.

the belief or desire of a government or people that a country should maintain a strong military capability and be prepared to use it aggressively to defend or promote national interests.

North Atlantic Treaty Organization; an alliance made to defend one another if they were attacked by any other country (most likely the Soviet Union); the US, England, France, Canada, Western European countries are members.

American & Allied troops under Eisenhower landed in German-occupied France on June 6, 1944. Despite intense German opposition and heavy American casualties, the landings succeeded, and the liberation of western Europe from Hitler began

7:50-10:00 AM, December 7, 1941 - Surprise attack by the Japanese on the main U.S. Pacific Fleet harbored in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii destroyed 18 U.S. ships and 200 aircraft. American losses were 3000, Japanese losses less than 100. In response, the U.S. declared war on Japan and Germany, entering World War II.

Antibiotics that help fight infection. Became popular among American and British troops during WWII.

July 26, 1945 - Allied leaders Truman, Stalin and Churchill met in Germany to set up zones of control and to inform the Japanese that if they refused to surrender at once, they would face total destruction.

First theorized by British mathematician Alan Turing. His genius helped the Allies win WWII by creating machines that could crack secret German codes, giving them the edge.

information, especially of a biased or misleading nature, used to promote or publicize a particular political cause or point of view.

a system that uses reflected radio waves through the air to detect objects and measure their distance and speed.

a system that uses underwater sound pinging to detect objects and measure their distance and speed. Helped naval forces navigate the ocean and destroy the German U-boats in 1943.

A Communist nation, consisting of Russia and 14 other states, that existed from 1922 to 1991.

A prolonged war between Afghanistan and USSR. Afghanistan wins with the help of the US. Big defeat for the USSR.

Decisive battle in German invasion of Russia, it took years, but eventually, the Germans were surrounded and systemically destroyed by the Soviet troops.

The Third Republic of Germany which began Hitler's rule in 1933 and ended with his defeat in 1945

Treaty that ended WW I. It blamed Germany for WW I and handed down harsh punishment.

A prolonged war (1954-1975) between the communist armies of North Vietnam who were supported by the Chinese and the non-communist armies of South Vietnam who were supported by Americans. Big defeat for the United States.

An alliance between the Soviet Union and other Eastern European nations. This was in response to the NATO

A noted British statesman who led Britain as Prime Minister throughout most of World War II and along with Roosevelt planned many allied campaigns.