World War II
2-3 sentences per questions. Should total 420 words.
- Summarize the development of the airplane between its invention in 1903 up to World War II. List the major firsts that the airplane made during this time period.
- What were the major differences in the airplane between World War I and World War II?
- How did the airplane develop during the interwar years (1919-1939)?
- How were the Germans and Japanese able to make their successes early in the war with the use of airplanes? Cite examples from the video.
- How did German supply lines differ from that of the United States? Who was at an advantage? Why?
- What were the challenges that the United States had in reaching Japan during the war? How would a long range bomber have helped in overcoming these challenges?
- What are some of the differences between fighter airplanes and bombers? What advantages and disadvantages did they both have?