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The United States in World War II How can the United States use its resources to achieve victory? Mobilizing for Defense Main Idea Following the attack on Pearl Harbor, the United States mobilized for war. Why it Matters Today Military Industries in the United States today are a major part of the American economy. Propaganda Posters Americans Join in the War Effort ► The Japanese had attacked Pearl Harbor with the expectation that once Americans had experienced Japan’s power, they would shrink from further conflict. War Effort Selective Service Expanding the Military George Marshall WAAC Pilots, radio operators, nurses Recruiting & Discrimination Dramatic Contributions 300,000 Mexicans 1 mil African-Americans 25,000 Native Americans 13,000 Chinese Ams 33,000 Japanese Ams. A Productions Miracle ► ► Early in February 1942, American newspapers reported the end of automobile production for private use. The Industrial Response Automobile plants began to produce tanks, planes, boats, and command cars. Shipyards produced tanker, cargo carriers, aircraft carriers. ► Labor’s Contribution Women contribute in factories African Americans still faced discrimination ► Mobilization of Scientists Office of Scientific Research & Development (OSRD) Improved radar and sonar ► Atomic Bomb ► Albert Einstein Manhattan Project The Federal Government Takes Control ► As war production increased, there were fewer consumer products available for purchase. Government Control Office of Price Admin. (OPA) War Production Board (WPB) Department of Treasury Freezing Wages, prices,and rent. Rationed food Oversaw the nation’s conversion to a wartime production Issued War bonds to raise money for the War effort and to fight inflation Mobilizing for Defense Review ► How did U.S. military reflect the diversity of American society during World War II? It included large number of white, AfricanAmericans, Native Americans, Mexican Americans, and Asian Americans. ► How did the federal government’s actions influence civilian life during World War II? It drafted civilians and established a system of rationing and other economic controls. The United States and Britain Join Forces ► War Plans On December 22, 1941 Churchill and Roosevelt met to work out war plans. Churchill convinces Roosevelt to attack Hitler first. ► Battle of the Atlantic Hitler orders submarine attacks on America’s east coast. Germany’s aim was to prevent food and war materials from reaching Great Britain. Hitler wanted to cut Britain’s life-line. 1st four months of 1942- 87 ships were sunk Convoys were formed Shipbuilding increased The Eastern Front and the Mediterranean ► By the winter of 1943, the Allies began to see victories on land as well as sea. Eastern Front Mediterranean Battle of Stalingrad North African Front Italian Campaign Summer 1942 Germans surrender Jan. 31, 1943 Operation Torch Dwight D. Eisenhower Erwin Rommel July 25, 1943 Mussolini stripped of power “Bloody Anzio” Tuskegee Airmen ► African American pilots who fought in WWII ► 99th Pursuit Squadron North Africa and later Sicily and Italy “Red Tails” Navajo Code Talkers ► 400-500 Native Americans used there language to transmit messages. ► Marines ► Cherokee, Choctaw, Lakota, Comanche Flying Tigers ► Chinese Air Force ► 3 fighter squadrons. ► Mission: defend China against Japanese forces ► The Tiger’s shark-faced fighters remain the most recognizable aircraft The Allies Liberate Europe Even as the Allies were battling for Italy in 1943, they had begun work on a dramatic plan to invade France and free Western Europe from the Nazis. ► D-Day (Invasion of Normandy) ► 3 million British, American, and Canadian troops Operation Overlord (Allied invasion) June 6, 1944 Omaha Beach The Allies Liberate Europe ► ► ► Allies Gain Ground General Omar Bradley (Field Commander in Europe) General George Patton (Third Army-Tank Division) Aug. 25, 1944- Paris liberated The Battle of the Bulge October 1944- Americans captured their first German town, Aachen. Germans lost 120,000 troops, 600 tanks, 1,600 planes American lose 89,000 killed/wounded, 800 tanks Liberation of the Death Camps Soviets were the first to come upon the death camps Majdanek in Poland Allies Liberate Europe-cont’ ► Unconditional Surrender April 25, 1945- Soviet storm Berlin Hitler and wife Eva Braun commits suicide May 8, 1945- V-E Day (Victory in Europe) ► Roosevelt’s Death April 12, 1945Roosevelt dies of a stroke Harry S. Truman- 33rd President The War for Europe and North Africa ► What was the significance of the Battle of the Bulge? Soviets stopped Hitler’s eastward expansion, destroyed the German Sixth Army, and diverted German troops from the western front. ► How did the Battle of the Bulge signal the beginning of the end of World War II in Europe? Germany could not replace the manpower and weapons it lost, and could not only retreat. The Allies Stem the Japanese Tide ► While the Allies agreed that the defeat of the Nazis was their first priority, the United States did not wait until V-E Day to move against Japan. Battle with Japan Japanese Advances Douglas MacArthur Phillipines Doolittle’s Raid James Doolittle Raid on Tokyo Battle of the Coral Sea Battle of Midway Americans & Australians Chester Nimitz Turning point in the Pacific “Island Hopping” The Allies Go on the Offensive ► ► ► The first Allied offensive began in August 1942 when 19,000 troops stormed Guadalcanal in the Solomon Islands. The victory at Guadalcanal marked Japan’s first defeat on land, but not its last. The Japanese Defense Battle of Leyte Gulf and a new tactic Kamikaze or suidcide-plane “Divine wind” ► Iwo Jima “Sulfur Island” Most heavily defended spot on earth 20,700 Japanese- 200 survived ► Battle for Okinawa Japanese send 1,000 kamikaze pilots Fighting ended on June 21, 1945 7,600 Americans killed 110,000 Japanese killed The War for Europe and North Africa Main Idea Allied forces, led by the United States and Great Britain battled Axis powers for control of Europe and North Africa. Why it Matters Today During World War II, the United States assumed a leading role in world affairs that continues today. The War in the Pacific Main Idea In order to defeat Japan and end the war in the Pacific, the United States unleashed a terrible new weapon, the atomic bomb. Why it Matters Today Countries of the modern world struggle to find ways to prevent the use of nuclear weapons. Bataan Death March Mar 11, 1942 Doolittle’s Raid April 18, 1942 Battle of the Coral Sea May 4-8, 1942 Battle of Midway June 4-7, 1942 Battle of Guadalcanal Aug 7, 1942-Feb. 9, 1943 Battle of Leyte Gulf Oct. 23-26, 1944 Battle of Iwo Jima Feb. 19-Mar. 26, 1945 Battle of Okinawa Apr. 1-June 22, 1945 The Atomic Bomb End the War ► The taking of Iwo Jima and Okinawa opened the way for an invasion of Japan. Atomic Bomb Manhattan Project Hiroshima Nagasaki J. Robert Oppenheimer July 16, 1945 July 25, 1945 Enola Gay Little Boy-Hiroshima (Aug.6) Fat Man-Nagasaki (Aug.9) Rebuilding Begins ► With Japan’s surrender, the Allies turned to the challenge of rebuilding war-torn nations. Potsdam Conference July 17-Aug. 2, 1945 How to rebuild Europe after the war and boundaries. Divide Germany into 4 zones Atlee (G.B.), Truman(U.S.), Stalin(S.U) Rebuilding Led by Douglas MacArthur Occupation Of Japan Military Tribunals 19451949 13-death sentence 5- prison sentence 3- Acquitted 2- committed suicide Nuremberg Trials Europe after World War II The War in the Pacific Review ► Briefly describe the island war in the Pacific. The Allies adopted a policy of leapfrogging from island to island, all the time moving westward toward the Japanese homeland. ► Why did President Truman decide to use atomic weapons? The U.S. wanted to avoid the casualties that would result from an invasion of Japan, and to end the war quickly. The Home Front Main Idea After World War II, Americans adjusted to new economic opportunities and harsh social tensions. Why it Matters Today Economic opportunities afforded by World War II led to a more diverse middle class in the U.S. Opportunity and Adjustment ► In contrast to the Great Depression, WW II was a time of opportunity for millions of Americans. Opportunities Adjustments Economic Gains Population Shifts Social Adjustments Paychecks rose 35% Crop production 50% Women in workforce Families uprooted and moved California population increase African Ams. Moved north Mothers raise children GI Bill of Rights1944 Discrimination and Reaction ► Despite the opportunities that opened up for women and minorities during the war, old prejudices and policies persisted, both in the military and at home. ► Civil Rights Protests African Ams. Moved to the Midwest James Farmer ► Congress of Racial Equality (CORE) Felix Longoria (Texas) ►a funeral home in the South Texas town refused to hold his funeral services because he was Hispanic. Dr. Hector P. Garcia- founded the American G.I. Forum ► Tension in Los Angeles Summer 1943- “Zoot-Suit” Riots 11 Sailors reported they had been attacked by zoot-suit Mexicans Internment of Japanese Americans ► ► ► ► When the war began, 120,000 Japanese Americans lived in the U.S. Frighten people believed false rumors that Japanese Americans were committing sabotage by mining coastal harbors and poisoning vegetables. The War Dept. called for the mass evacuation of all Japanese Americans from Hawaii. Executive Order 9066( Feb 19, 1942)Deportation of Japanese Americans to internment camps ► Internment- imprisonment or confinement of people. ► ► ► No specific charges were ever filed and no evidence of subversion was ever found. 1944- Korematsu vs. U.S. Gov. decision was justified on the basis of “military necessity” Japanese American Citizens League (JACL) Compensation for those sent to the camps The Home Front Review ► How did the U.S. economy change during World War II? Unemployment decreased, women took jobs outside the home, and housing and food were in short supply. ► What events show the persistence of racial tensions? Racial riots in Detroit, zoot-suit riots in Los Angeles, and the internment of Japanese Americans. Test Today!! World War II ► Place the following notes in order: Mobilizing for Defense The War in Europe and Africa Outline Map-Crisis in Europe The Home Front Military Leaders and their Contributions Foldable- The War in the Pacific ► After the test, pick up the Vocabulary for Ch.21- The Cold War