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What was the period from October 1939 to April 1940 called, when little military action occurred?

Nearly 340,000 Allied soldiers were evacuated from Dunkirk between May 26 and June 4, 1940.

On what date did France surrender to Germany?

During the Battle of Britain, more than 23,000 people, mostly civilians, were killed.

When did Hitler launch "Operation Barbarossa," the massive attack on the Soviet Union?

More than 2,400 people were killed in the Japanese surprise attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941.

What was December 25, 1941, called when Hong Kong fell to the Japanese after 18 days of fighting?

Describe the blitzkrieg ("lightning war") tactics used by Germany and explain why they were so effective in conquering Denmark, Norway, Netherlands, Luxembourg, and Belgium.

Analyze why Britain was able to survive the Battle of Britain despite being outnumbered by German aircraft. Include specific advantages the British had in technology, strategy, and resources.

Explain the significance of the Battle of Hong Kong for Canada, including the fate of Canadian prisoners of war and how this battle affected Canadian public opinion about the war.