World War II Map Coloring Activity

What does this WW2 Countries Map contain?

Are you looking to educate your students on significant world events this year? If you plan on looking at World War 2, this resource is for you!

With this World Map World War 2 Coloring Activity, your kids can color an illustrated map of Europe during World War II, with all the countries and seas labeled with clear, easy-to-read text. Each country on the map must be colored according to the key provided, identifying whether it was an Allied power, an Axis power, an Axis-controlled country, or a neutral country. 

Our World Map World War 2 Coloring Activity is ideal for use as a short coloring task while you prepare the next part of the lesson or as a review of previous learning. Once complete, this map will be an excellent addition to your classroom's World War II-themed bulletin board.

Consider using this resource to celebrate Rhode Island Victory Day with your class. 

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If you're looking to teach your students about the World Wars, you're in luck! Here at Twinkl, we have a range of World War I and II resources similar to this WW2 Countries Map, available for instant download. Check out a few of our favorites:

D-Day Informational PowerPoint - Teach your students about D-Day with this informational PowerPoint. In this resource, you will learn about the events leading up to D-Day, which took place on June 6, 1944. It explains how the second world war began, who Hitler was, and why it happened. 

Veterans Day PowerPoint - You can celebrate Veterans Day with this informative PowerPoint presentation. This presentation is perfect for introducing younger students to the vocabulary and ideas associated with this important holiday. Using this PowerPoint, your students can learn how Veterans Day got its name and date, as well as how it's celebrated.

First World War Coloring Activity - Use this teacher-made activity to help students visualize the battle scenes in Europe during World War I. Our World War 1 Worksheets include two pages for your students to complete. In the first worksheet, students are asked to label the countries. Then, in the second, students will color the countries that were triple entente, triple allies, and neutrals.

When did World War II start?

World War II began on September 1, 1939. Germany waged an unprovoked attack on Poland on this day under the leadership of Adolf Hitler. This led to Britain and France declaring war on Germany on September 3, 1939. World War II began on September 1, 1939. Germany waged an unprovoked attack on Poland on this day under the leadership of Adolf Hitler. This led to Britain and France declaring war on Germany on September 3, 1939. 

In 1937, President Franklin D. Roosevelt delivered the "Quarantine Speech," which formalized the United States' neutrality during the first two years of World War II.