This series covers the military, political and human turning points of the Second World War. It focuses on cause and effect rather than a bare list of dates.
World War II
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Questions in this series
- Which military operation marked the beginning of the liberation of Western Europe?
- Who was the British Prime Minister during most of World War II?
- Which agreement is considered to have laid the foundations for the UN?
- Which battle is considered a turning point in the war in the Pacific?
- Which event directly triggered the start of World War II in Europe?
- What was the code name for the Soviet counter-offensive that surrounded Axis forces at Stalingrad in November 1942?
- What main objective did the Wannsee conference of January 1942 pursue?
- Which technological innovation was crucial for the Allies’ victory in intelligence?
- Which country suffered the largest number of military and civilian casualties during World War II?
- Which World War II conference established the foundations of the post-war world order, including the formation of the UN?
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