Test your historical knowledge with our engaging World War II crossword puzzles, featuring key battles, figures, and events from the global conflict.
Dive into the pivotal moments of the 20th century with our World War II crosswords. These puzzles challenge your knowledge of major campaigns, influential leaders like Churchill and Roosevelt, and significant technological advancements of the era. Whether you are a history buff or just looking to learn more about the Allied and Axis powers, these grids offer an educational and engaging experience.
Crossword clues used in world war ii puzzles, with answers and links to play.
“The first city to be targeted by an atomic bomb”
HIROSHIMA (9)
“The miraculous evacuation of Allied soldiers from French beaches in 1940”
DUNKIRK (7)
“The brutal winter battle that was the major turning point on the Eastern Front”
STALINGRAD (10)
“The second Japanese city destroyed by an atomic weapon”
NAGASAKI (8)
“Short name for the iconic British fighter aircraft used in the Battle of Britain”
SPIT (4)
“The German armored tank that led the blitzkrieg strategy”
PANZER (6)
“The British Prime Minister famous for his inspiring wartime speeches”
CHURCHILL (9)
“The initials of the American president who led the nation through most of the war”
FDR (3)
“Nickname for Field Marshal Harold Alexander, a key British commander”
ALEX (4)
“The cipher machine used by the German military to encrypt messages”
ENIGMA (6)
“Common Allied slang for the Mitsubishi A6M Japanese fighter plane”
ZEEK (4)
“The state of confidence required before launching Operation Overlord”
SURE (4)
“The alliance that opposed the Allies in the conflict”
AXIS (4)
Want puzzles beyond World War II? Try a crossword generator with clues on any subject, or make your own crossword from scratch.