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The Second World War 1939-45 — Concept Maps

ICSE · Class 12 · History

4 concept maps of The Second World War 1939-45 for ICSE Class 12 History, each also written out as a text outline.

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Major Events and Turning Points of WWII 1939-1945

Major Events and Turning Points of WWII 1939-1945

The map in words

  • Sep 1939
    • Poland Defeated, Phoney War Begins
  • Apr 1940
    • Norway Invaded
  • May 1940
    • Dunkirk Evacuation
  • Jun 1940
    • France Falls, Battle of Britain Begins
  • Sep 1940
    • Battle of Britain Ends, Germany Checked
  • Jun 1941
    • Operation Barbarossa, Germany Invades Russia
  • Dec 1941
    • Pearl Harbor, USA Enters War
  • Jun 1942
    • Battle of Midway, Japanese Defeated
  • Oct 1942
    • Battle of El Alamein, Axis Halted
  • Feb 1943
    • Stalingrad, Germany Surrenders
  • Jun 1944
    • D-Day Normandy Invasion
  • Aug 1945
    • Atomic Bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki
  • Aug 1945
    • Japan Surrenders, WWII Ends

Timeline of major events throughout the Second World War showing key turning points and battles across all theaters

Timeline of major events throughout the Second World War showing key turning points and battles across all theaters

The map in words

  • September 1939
    • German invasion of Poland
  • June 1940
    • France surrenders to Germany
  • July-September 1940
    • Battle of Britain
  • June 1941
    • Operation Barbarossa - Germany invades Russia
  • December 1941
    • Japan attacks Pearl Harbor
  • June 1942
    • Battle of Midway Island
  • October 1942
    • Battle of El Alamein
  • February 1943
    • Surrender at Stalingrad
  • June 1944
    • D-Day - Normandy Invasion
  • August 1945
    • Atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki

Flowchart showing the four sequential phases of WWII and their characteristics

Flowchart showing the four sequential phases of WWII and their characteristics

The map in words

  • Phase 1: Opening Moves Sept 1939 - Dec 1940
    • German victories in Europe Poland, France conquered
      • Phase 2: Axis Offensive Widens 1941 - Summer 1942
        • War becomes global Russia invaded, Japan at war
          • Phase 3: Offensives Checked Summer 1942 - Summer 1943
            • Turning points Midway, El Alamein, Stalingrad
              • Phase 4: Axis Defeated July 1943 - August 1945
                • Allied victory Germany and Japan surrender

The Second World War as a global conflict marked by rapid military movement, Axis expansion, Allied turning points, Nazi genocide, and the reshaping of world power after 1945

The Second World War as a global conflict marked by rapid military movement, Axis expansion, Allied turning points, Nazi genocide, and the reshaping of world power after 1945

The map in words

  • The Second World War as a global conflict marked by rapid military movement, Axis expansion, Allied turning points, Nazi genocide, and the reshaping of world power after 1945
    • Opening moves
    • Axis offensive widens
    • Offensives held in check
    • Axis powers defeated
    • Holocaust
    • Reasons for Axis defeat
    • Effects of the war

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important topics in The Second World War 1939-45 for ICSE Class 12 History?
Key topics in The Second World War 1939-45 include The Four Phases of the War, Early Axis Successes, 1939-1940, The Widening War, 1941 to Summer 1942, Turning Points: Midway, El Alamein, and Stalingrad. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the ICSE Class 12 board exam.
What do the concept maps for The Second World War 1939-45 show?
The 4 maps show how the ideas in The Second World War 1939-45 connect: Major Events and Turning Points of WWII 1939-1945; Timeline of major events throughout the Second World War showing key turning points and battles across all theaters. Each map is also written out as an outline on this page.
How should I revise The Second World War 1939-45 for the ICSE Class 12 board exam?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 45 practice questions on The Second World War 1939-45. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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