The Battle of Britain and aerial bombardment
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- In this lesson, we will learn about the events and impact of the Battle of Britain. We will learn what happened during the Blitz, and consider what the impact was of the Battle of Britain.
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5 Questions
Britain and France declared war on Germany after they invaded which country?
Czechoslovakia
Correct answer: Poland
Which country signed a non-aggression pact with Germany in order to protect itself?
Correct answer: The USSR
What was Blitzkrieg?
An agreement signed between Germany and the USSR
German declaration of war on Britain and France
Correct answer: German lightning war
German lightning war
The evacuation operation from Dunkirk
Which country did Germany and the USSR divide between them?
Correct answer: Poland
The Netherlands
What was the Maginot line?
Correct answer: A defensive line built by the French against the Germans
A defensive line built by the French against the Germans
An area of Czechoslovakia given to Germany
The area from which Britain and France evacuated their forces
The line where Poland was divided
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What was Operation Sealion?
Correct answer: A German plan to invade Britain in September 1940
A German plan to invade Britain in September 1940
Britain's plan to invade Germany
France's plan to support Britain against a German invasion
German attacks on London throughout 1940
What was the Battle of Britain?
A Battle between Germany and Britain that took place after Germany invaded in September 1940
Correct answer: A period between June 1940 and September 1940 where the German Luftwaffe attempted to wipe out the RAF
A period between June 1940 and September 1940 where the German Luftwaffe attempted to wipe out the RAF
