Flashcards WW II Section 4 End of the War

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What was the significance of D-Day in the war in Europe?
The forces were able to break through German defenses in July and much of France was reconquered by the allies. The Germans had also surrendered Paris in August.
How did the Allies' careful planning pay off in the D-Day invasion?
The allies complex plan mislead Hitler about where the invasion would take place. The allies also developed specialized equipment for transporting tanks and troops across water and onto the beach.
If the D-Day invasion had failed, how might the outcome of the war have been different?
If D-Day failed the Americans would not be able to access Europe and help the Soviets enabling Germany to conquer Europe.
What enabled the Americans to go on the offensive in the Pacific.
The Battle of Iwo Jima gave the Americans a closer base to Japan to invade.
How did the experiences of Iwo Jima and Okinawa affect the Allied decision to drop the atomic bomb?
The Japanese willingness to defend made the Americans dread an invasion on Japan this lead to the Atomic bomb.
How do you think the American development of the atomic bomb would affect the world in years after the war?
In years after the war nations would have to remain peaceful to prevent another atomic bomb.
Identify one of the conferences attended by the leaders of the Allied nations.
Potsdam Conference to discuss issues concerning postwar Europe, the nations had difficulty reaching agreement.
How do you think coordination of military efforts may have helped the Allies in World War II
The coordination helped the Allies successfully surround Berlin and to defeat Japan.