2.  TRUE – Every time Hitler demanded new territory he said it would end his demands.  World War II started when Germany invaded Poland.  Blitzkrieg meant “lightning war” and it included fast-moving airplanes and tanks followed by troops to take the enemy by surprise.

3.  The Finnish people were able to try to defend their country thanks to the incredibly cold winter.  “The Phony War” continued until Germany invaded Denmark and Norway.

4.  The French troops escaped at Dunkirk because British ships (military and civilian) came and rescued them.  Charles de Gaulle was a French General who encouraged the French to fight off the invaders from London. ◦ Organized the Free French military

5.  Germany focused on bombing British cities to break British morale  The radar and Enigma helped the British track Germany.  After the Battle of Britain Hitler focused on Eastern Europe & the Mediterraean

6.  Italy was focused on conquering Egypt and its oil fields.  The German General sent to attack British in Africa was General Rommel (Desert Fox).  German troops made Leningrad suffer because they surrounded the city and isolated it from the rest of the world

7.  Moscow was saved because the harsh winter set it. Hitler could have learned from Napoleon’s mistakes.  The Lend-Lease Act allowed the US to aid vital countries.  After a German U-Boat attack the US was involved in an undeclared naval war.

8.  http://www.history.com/topics/battle-of- britain/videos#history-features-london-blitz http://www.history.com/topics/battle-of- britain/videos#history-features-london-blitz