Phoney War — period of limited fighting?
Limited land battles, mainly naval and aerial skirmishes.
Battle of France — strategy?
Blitzkrieg: rapid, coordinated attack using tanks and air support.
Dunkirk — operation?
Evacuation of Allied troops by sea in June 1940.
Phoney War — period of quiet?
A lull in land battles from Sept 1939 to May 1940.
Blitzkrieg — tactic used by Germany?
Rapid, coordinated military offense combining tanks, air support.
Operation Dynamo — purpose?
Evacuation of Allied troops from Dunkirk.
Battle of France — outcome?
Germany used Blitzkrieg, defeated France quickly.
The Battle of Britain — main combat?
Air campaign between Luftwaffe and RAF.
The Blitz — targeted?
German air raids on British cities and industries.
Dunkirk Evacuation — significance?
Saved over 330,000 troops, boosted morale.
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1. What does the term 'Phoney War' refer to in the context of WWII?
2. What was the name of the German military plan for invading France in 1940?
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