A conflict between democracy, freedom, civilised and Christian values and the dark forces of Nazism and dictatorship.
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HOWEVER, it was also Britain's role to do what?
Maintain an Empire which used violent repression to maintain control.
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Who played a major role in determining the way the war was fought?
The USA and the USSR.
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In 1941 GB agreed to what? And what principles did it affirm?
Atlantic Charter. It affirmed democracy and self-government.
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What has Churchill and Roosevelt's relationship been seen as?
'the partnership that saved the West'.
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Churchill hoped for US intervention, but why did Roosevelt have to be careful?
There was danger of a war with Japan and US public opinion was generally against a war in Europe.
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Give 2 examples of US support for Britain in the war?
September 1940 => 50 US destroyers were exchanged with Britain for leases to 8 British naval bases. March 1941 => Lend-lease Act. $31.6 billion of assistance went to Britain by 1945.
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Give 1 issue that the USA was concerned about?
Concerned that Britain was dispersing its forces by fighting in NA instead of getting ready for an invasion of France.
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What did Pearl Harbour prove that Churchill was right about?
That "the tide is turning our way".
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When did the invasion of France eventually happen?
1944.
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What is one policy that the USA supported?
"Europe first", defeating Germany before Japan. Britain became a member of a Grand Alliance.
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What did Roosevelt accept at Casablanca?
The British strategy for invading Sicily and then Italy.
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Why did Roosevelt dislike Britain's backing of de Gaulle?
Preferred to work with Giraud, didn't see de Gaulle as representing French opinion.
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January 1942?
Over a million US troops came to Britain before being shipped to NA and Italy and then taking part in the build up to D-Day.
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Other cards in this set
Card 2
Front
HOWEVER, it was also Britain's role to do what?
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Maintain an Empire which used violent repression to maintain control.
Card 3
Front
Who played a major role in determining the way the war was fought?
Back
Card 4
Front
In 1941 GB agreed to what? And what principles did it affirm?
Back
Card 5
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What has Churchill and Roosevelt's relationship been seen as?
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