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When did WWII start? When did WWII start? Which countries signed the Non-Which countries signed the Non-
Aggression Pact? Aggression Pact? Which Axis power took over Ethiopia?Which Axis power took over Ethiopia? Which Axis power took over Austria, Which Axis power took over Austria,
Czechoslovakia, Poland, and France?Czechoslovakia, Poland, and France?
World War IIWorld War IIA World Affair
Today’s ObjectivesToday’s Objectives Identify dictators: Hitler, Mussolini, Stalin Identify dictators: Hitler, Mussolini, Stalin
and Tojo.and Tojo. Describe the Battle of Britain.Describe the Battle of Britain. Describe the Invasion of the Soviet Union.Describe the Invasion of the Soviet Union. Describe the Battle of Stalingrad.Describe the Battle of Stalingrad. Explain the US involvement in WWII prior Explain the US involvement in WWII prior
to December 1941.to December 1941. Describe the Attack on Pearl Harbor.Describe the Attack on Pearl Harbor.
“Never in a field of conflict was so much owed, by so many, to so few.”
–Winston Churchill
Hilter's plan was to invade Great Britain by knocking out the Royal Air Force and then landing 250,000 soldiers on England's shores.German bombers targeted British airfields and aircraft factories.September 7, 1940 they began focusing on cities - London.
YouTube - TV FILM OF Aviation IN BATTLE OF BRITAIN LUFTWAFFE
Battle of Britain continued until May 10, 1941.Allies learned a crucial lesson: Hitler's advances could be blocked.
Germany turned against the Soviet Union which meant fighting on two fronts.
Soviet Union joined the Allied Powers.
Germans took over Leningrad and Moscow.
Germans Move Deeper Into Soviet Territory
By November 1941, the cold stopped the German offensive.In the summer of 1942, Germans begin moving deeper into Soviet territory. They hoped to take Stalingrad in the south.
“Not a step backwards.” –Joseph Stalin
Stalingrad The Battle began in
August 23, 1942. Germans wanted to
control the oil fields near the city.
By November 1942--Germans controlled 90% of the city of Stalingrad.
Stalingrad – 1942-1943
September 1942
Germans attacked Russians
Began siege of city
LONG Russian Winter
February 1943
Germans surrendered to Russians
Stalingrad February 2, 1943--90,000 frostbitten
and half-starved Germans surrendered to the Soviets.
The Battle of Stalingrad is a Turning Point in the East!!!
Lend-Lease Act
U.S. was supposed to be isolated. The Lend-Lease Act allowed America
to sell, lend, or lease arms or other war supplies to any nation that was considered, “vital to the defense of the United States.”
Semi-Involved
US Lent: War supplies & old warships
US Received: Military bases in the Caribbean and Bahamas
Japan Attacks the U.S.
Why did Japan attack the US?
Wanted to create an empire in the Pacific
Wanted revenge after the US cut off oil supply following the attack on China
“A Date Which Will Live in Infamy”
7:55 a.m. on Sunday, December 7, 1941, Japanese warplanes attacked the American military base at Pearl Harbor.
Deaths:
Over 2,300 people died.
Wounded:
1,178 were wounded.
What was destroyed?
Two U.S. Navy battleships, one minelayer, two destroyers, and 188 aircraft.
The Aftermath of the Attack
Pearl Harbor is the worst defeat in U.S. military history.
Following Pearl Harbor …Following Pearl Harbor … December 8, 1941 the United States
declared war on Japan. Germany then declared war on the U.S.
Following the attack on Pearl Harbor, the Japanese invaded the Philippines and Indonesia and planned to invade both Australia and Hawaii.
Days That Shook The World Series 2: Attack on Pearl Harbor
Battles and Events of WWII
Use your notes to fill in:#3 Battle of Britain#4 Invasion of the Soviet Union#5 Pearl Harbor
More Important People of WWII
Fill in the organizer with notes from the hall way – More Important People
Complete the People of WWII Crossword and have Mrs. B check it before the end of the block
This is HW if you do not finish!
Adolf Hitler“der Führer”
CountryGermany
Political PartyNazi—National Socialist German Workers Party
BookMein Kampf (“My Struggle”)
How He Started WWIIInvasion of Poland (1939)
Joseph Stalin“Man of Steel”Country
USSRPolitical Party
Communist PartyGoal
Make USSR a world powerPolicies
5 Year Plans Industrialize USSR Government run farms
Use secret police to spy on citizens Execute anyone who might be against him
Benito Mussolini“Il Duce” (the Leader)
CountryItaly
Political PartyFascist Party
Goal Restore the glory of Roman Empire
Country He Took Over Ethiopia (1935)
Hideki Tojo
CountryJapan
His NeedsRaw materials for industry and military
Countries Invaded Korea (1905), Manchuria & China
Opposed byUS cut off oil supply when Japan invaded China
WWII Dictators Foldable Fold your paper in half lengthwise
“hot dog style” Cut it into fourths, so you have a 4
flaps On the front, write the dictator’s name
to go with his picture On the inside:
1) write the dictator’s nickname & draw a picture to help you remember him
2) fill in the key information
“The Blitz”
Read the article and complete the crossword puzzle
Turn in at the end of the block
Who is who??