Chapter 16: World War II
... Growing impatient with Leningrad, Hitler turned his attention to the Soviet capital of Moscow. A Nazi drive on the capital began on October 2, 1941. As temperatures fell, the Germans, in summer uniforms, ...
... Growing impatient with Leningrad, Hitler turned his attention to the Soviet capital of Moscow. A Nazi drive on the capital began on October 2, 1941. As temperatures fell, the Germans, in summer uniforms, ...
World War II
... Six months later, Hitler invaded and conquered the rest of Czechoslovakia. Allied nations began to realize that war was imminent while Hitler (backed by Italy and Japan) set his sights on ...
... Six months later, Hitler invaded and conquered the rest of Czechoslovakia. Allied nations began to realize that war was imminent while Hitler (backed by Italy and Japan) set his sights on ...
D-Day & Battle of the Bulge
... – Created “bulge” in allies lines • Germans stopped by Allies in Bastogne – Surrounded/ outnumbered • U.S. troops hold & fight despite frostbite & German bombing • January 1945: Skies clear / bomb – Patton’s army storms Bastogne – Push Germans back & crippled them • 80,000 Allied casualties/ 100,000 ...
... – Created “bulge” in allies lines • Germans stopped by Allies in Bastogne – Surrounded/ outnumbered • U.S. troops hold & fight despite frostbite & German bombing • January 1945: Skies clear / bomb – Patton’s army storms Bastogne – Push Germans back & crippled them • 80,000 Allied casualties/ 100,000 ...
Chapters 30-31: The Great Depression, World War II
... independent and did not depend on external trade, the Soviet Union had few economic troubles during the 1930s. Joseph Stalin boasted that this demonstrated the superiority of socialism over capitalism, and some Westerners agreed. Stalin’s Five Year Plans and focus on heavy industry and militariz ...
... independent and did not depend on external trade, the Soviet Union had few economic troubles during the 1930s. Joseph Stalin boasted that this demonstrated the superiority of socialism over capitalism, and some Westerners agreed. Stalin’s Five Year Plans and focus on heavy industry and militariz ...
War in the Pacific
... This island hopping campaign was successful moving American forces closer to Japan itself. The Americans built airbases on conquered islands to help defeat Japan. By 1944, American ships blockaded Japan, while American airplanes bombed Japanese cities and industries ...
... This island hopping campaign was successful moving American forces closer to Japan itself. The Americans built airbases on conquered islands to help defeat Japan. By 1944, American ships blockaded Japan, while American airplanes bombed Japanese cities and industries ...
Chapter 16 World War II
... Admiral Yamamoto called for attacks on European colonies in SE Asia and US fleet in Hawaii December 7, 1941 “Day that will live in Infamy” Japanese achieved surprise attack in Pearl Harbor and US Pacific Fleet 2,300 American soldiers died, 1,500 wounded and ...
... Admiral Yamamoto called for attacks on European colonies in SE Asia and US fleet in Hawaii December 7, 1941 “Day that will live in Infamy” Japanese achieved surprise attack in Pearl Harbor and US Pacific Fleet 2,300 American soldiers died, 1,500 wounded and ...
World War II (Global Version)
... supplies to Japan and freezing their assets; angers Japan December 7, 1941 - The Japanese Empire attacked the U.S. naval base in Hawaii so they could secure control of East Asia Our Pacific fleet was the largest threat to Japan’s empire-building (they tried to take over U.S., British, and French ter ...
... supplies to Japan and freezing their assets; angers Japan December 7, 1941 - The Japanese Empire attacked the U.S. naval base in Hawaii so they could secure control of East Asia Our Pacific fleet was the largest threat to Japan’s empire-building (they tried to take over U.S., British, and French ter ...
Slide 1
... France and began to advance. American general George Patton and his army liberated Paris in August. ...
... France and began to advance. American general George Patton and his army liberated Paris in August. ...
World War II
... • The last great German offensive that drove a bulge into the Allied lines, but ultimately cost the Germans irreplaceable men and equipment. • Following losing this battle all the Germans could do was retreat. ...
... • The last great German offensive that drove a bulge into the Allied lines, but ultimately cost the Germans irreplaceable men and equipment. • Following losing this battle all the Germans could do was retreat. ...
World History Semester 2 Study Guide
... 13. Under the Treaty of Versailles, to whom did the Allies give Chinese territories to that had previously been controlled by Germany? 14. Who was the leader responsible for the Great Purge and who was the main group that was victimized by it? ...
... 13. Under the Treaty of Versailles, to whom did the Allies give Chinese territories to that had previously been controlled by Germany? 14. Who was the leader responsible for the Great Purge and who was the main group that was victimized by it? ...
NAME: BLOCK: WWII Quiz 1 Study Guide Part 1: Geography Identify
... They were also resentful towards the Allied powers. Japan felt excluded from the negotiations, and wanted to prove their power. How did post WWI Europe set the stage for WWII? Explain two historical facts learned in class to support your answer. ...
... They were also resentful towards the Allied powers. Japan felt excluded from the negotiations, and wanted to prove their power. How did post WWI Europe set the stage for WWII? Explain two historical facts learned in class to support your answer. ...
great leaders of world war ii
... significant gains against Hitler’s Nazi Germany. o The Allies defeated the Axis powers in Africa and Italy and started to drive them west out of the Soviet Union. o President Roosevelt’s contribution to the Allied effort was particularly important as the United States provided large numbers of men a ...
... significant gains against Hitler’s Nazi Germany. o The Allies defeated the Axis powers in Africa and Italy and started to drive them west out of the Soviet Union. o President Roosevelt’s contribution to the Allied effort was particularly important as the United States provided large numbers of men a ...
Why did the US join the war?... The War in Europe (D
... Germany and Japan (both Axis powers). • Many citizens did not want to go to war. • In 1941, Japanese leaders believed that the US Pacific Fleet at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, was anchored ...
... Germany and Japan (both Axis powers). • Many citizens did not want to go to war. • In 1941, Japanese leaders believed that the US Pacific Fleet at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, was anchored ...
Pearl Harbor/War In Europe
... Germany and Japan (both Axis powers). • Many citizens did not want to go to war. • In 1941, Japanese leaders believed that the US Pacific Fleet at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, was anchored ...
... Germany and Japan (both Axis powers). • Many citizens did not want to go to war. • In 1941, Japanese leaders believed that the US Pacific Fleet at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, was anchored ...
World War II The First and Second Year The Second World War
... that there was combat between two participants of the war: Japan and China. The Second Sino-Japanese War began in 1936, and would last until Japan and China become part of the Axis and Allies, respectively, later in the war. For the first couple of years are primarily dominated by European events, t ...
... that there was combat between two participants of the war: Japan and China. The Second Sino-Japanese War began in 1936, and would last until Japan and China become part of the Axis and Allies, respectively, later in the war. For the first couple of years are primarily dominated by European events, t ...
USII.7--Causes of WWII
... returned from Germany bringing peace with honor. I believe it is peace for our time… Go home and get a nice quiet sleep.” ...
... returned from Germany bringing peace with honor. I believe it is peace for our time… Go home and get a nice quiet sleep.” ...
World War II Summary
... Hitler and British Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain held several meetings to restore peace. They agreed that if Hitler took Czechoslovakia, he would not try to acquire more territory. Hitler defiantly broke his promise by invading Poland 11 months later, on September 1, 1939. Germany's blitzkrieg ...
... Hitler and British Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain held several meetings to restore peace. They agreed that if Hitler took Czechoslovakia, he would not try to acquire more territory. Hitler defiantly broke his promise by invading Poland 11 months later, on September 1, 1939. Germany's blitzkrieg ...
World War II (1942
... a. In April 1945, the Soviet army _____________________________ Berlin b. On April 30, 1945, Hitler committed __________________________ c. On May 9, 1945, the German government signed an unconditional _________________ to the Allies B. While the war was coming to an end in Europe, the Allies contin ...
... a. In April 1945, the Soviet army _____________________________ Berlin b. On April 30, 1945, Hitler committed __________________________ c. On May 9, 1945, the German government signed an unconditional _________________ to the Allies B. While the war was coming to an end in Europe, the Allies contin ...
World War II Part 1
... 10.) Blitz of London A. “The Blitz”- Britain bombed day and night B. German subs block shipments of supplies from the USA C. RAF aided by radar 1. used to spot enemy aircraft ...
... 10.) Blitz of London A. “The Blitz”- Britain bombed day and night B. German subs block shipments of supplies from the USA C. RAF aided by radar 1. used to spot enemy aircraft ...
World War II 1942-1945
... i. By 1944, the Allies decided to open a ___________________________________ by invading Nazi-occupied ___________________ ii. Operation Overlord (called __________________) in June 1944 was the _________________________ land & sea attack in history iii. The ___________________________ invasion was ...
... i. By 1944, the Allies decided to open a ___________________________________ by invading Nazi-occupied ___________________ ii. Operation Overlord (called __________________) in June 1944 was the _________________________ land & sea attack in history iii. The ___________________________ invasion was ...
Notes on Global Forces Chapter 7
... established a new “western front” in the war, leaving Germany with the need to have soldiers on the west and the east, further spreading their resources out and weakening their ability to fight either group effectively. Paris was liberated in August, just two days after the Soviet liberated Vienna. ...
... established a new “western front” in the war, leaving Germany with the need to have soldiers on the west and the east, further spreading their resources out and weakening their ability to fight either group effectively. Paris was liberated in August, just two days after the Soviet liberated Vienna. ...
How did War change life in Nazi Germany?
... invasion of Russia (Soviet Union) 3. Feb 1943 – Total War – Germany lost the battle of Stalingrad and start to retreat – a turning point 4. Defeat – July 1944 -45 – Germany encircled Britain and Amerca advancing in the West, Russia in the East ...
... invasion of Russia (Soviet Union) 3. Feb 1943 – Total War – Germany lost the battle of Stalingrad and start to retreat – a turning point 4. Defeat – July 1944 -45 – Germany encircled Britain and Amerca advancing in the West, Russia in the East ...
Weimar Republic
... a. Hitler’s Aims 1. To unite German speaking people (using NSD which had been denied at the Treaty of Versailles. 2. He wanted lebensraum (living space) in order to gain self-sufficiency (autarky) 3. He wanted to dominate Europe and the World To achieve any of these aims would involve breaking the T ...
... a. Hitler’s Aims 1. To unite German speaking people (using NSD which had been denied at the Treaty of Versailles. 2. He wanted lebensraum (living space) in order to gain self-sufficiency (autarky) 3. He wanted to dominate Europe and the World To achieve any of these aims would involve breaking the T ...
End of World War II in Europe
The final battles of the European Theatre of World War II as well as the German surrender to the Western Allies and the Soviet Union took place in late April and early May 1945.