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a general in Spain that overthrew the republican government and imposed a fascist dictatorship in Spain |
Francisco Franco |
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what emperor in Japan played an active role in in military decisions |
Hirohito |
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what general played a central role in expanding the power of the military in Japan and supporting Japanese conquest |
Tojo |
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what was the relationship between Hirohito and Tojo |
he maintained a strong loyalty , he carried out the emperors wishes, including to attack the US naval fleet |
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the agreement between Germany and Japan. what did the agreement do |
ani-comintern pact. it turned Germany and Japan against communist Russia |
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Germany,Italy ,and Japan |
What are the axis powers |
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Germany refused to comply with the allies. what are some countries in the allies |
Britian and France |
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when did the Japanese launch a surprise attack on an American naval base |
December 7, 1941 |
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Where did the Japanese attack the US |
Pearl Harbor |
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President Roosevelt ordered what American commander to leave the Philippines in order to escape capture. |
Douglas MacArthur |
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American forces discovered that the Japense had planned to attack what island? What was the result |
Midway Island. The Americans attacked first and sank several Japanese aircraft carries and forced the Japanese to retreat |
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under what General did the US troops land in North Africa and defeated the Axis troops |
Dwight D Eisenhower |
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On June 6, 1944 the Allies launched a massive invasion of france on five beaches. what is this known as ? |
D day |
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how many men were killed on d day |
175,000 |
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The Allies declared May 8, 1945 what? |
V-E Day for the victory in Europe |
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what is the German attempts to destroy all of the Jews in Europe |
Holocaust |
