What you'll learn
The course and impact of the Second World War.
Key themes
- War begins with the invasion of Poland (1939).
- Dunkirk (1940), the Battle of Britain and the Blitz.
- D-Day (1944); the war ends in Europe (1945) and against Japan after Hiroshima and Nagasaki.
- The Holocaust.
Exam tips
- Use key turning points as evidence.
- Separate the European and Pacific wars.
Common mistakes
- Confusing Dunkirk with D-Day.
- Muddling the war's end dates.