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World War IITheatres of Operations
Focus Question:
In a short reply of one to three sentences, respond to the following prompt:
When you have several important tasks that need to be completed, how do you determine which one to start first?
World War II Begins
Europe: Germany invades Poland 9/1/39 By 1940, Germany conquered much of
Western and Southern Europe Britain stood alone
World War II Begins
The Pacific: Japan invaded China in 1935 Overran most of coastal China Threatened U.S. and European colonies
FDR’s efforts
FDR and his cabinet recognized the threat Prepare the U.S. for involvement
Quarantine Speech 1937 Cash-and-Carry 1939 Lend-Lease 1940
German invasion of Poland, September 1, 1939 World War II begins
Atlantic Charter August 1941
Atlantic Charter
Agreement between U.S. and Britain (1941) Stressed common beliefs Set plans for postwar world Agreed that any surrender must be unconditional The U.S. would try to enter the war soon
Pearl Harbor
Japanese attack brings U.S. into the war U.S. sets strategy in motion
Initial outrage against Japan Determined to defeat Germany first
U.S. Entry into the War
Japanese attacks on December 7, 1941 brought U.S. into the War. Initial public reaction against Japan U.S. decided to focus on Germany▪ Why?
Theatres of Operation
European Theatre
Principal Rival: Germany Principal Allies: U.S., Britain, Soviet Union Principal Areas of Combat:
Europe and North Africa Strategy:
Sweep and control territory Seize enemy territories,
especially the capitol
Pacific Theatre
Principal Rival: Japan Principal Allies: U.S., Britain, China, Australia Principal Areas of Combat:
The Pacific and East Asia Strategy:
Island Hopping Control sea-lanes to bomb and invade Japan
Summary
In a short reply of one to two sentences, respond to the following prompt:
Describe how you would improve today’s lesson