Revision notes - About Bare History
... replacement, Seyss-Inquart. In March 1938, Hitler entered Vienna. Many people came onto the streets to celebrate. In a public vote organised by the new Nazi leadership, 99.75% of the voters said that they agreed with Anschluss. There is no doubt that many who disagreed felt threatened and did not da ...
... replacement, Seyss-Inquart. In March 1938, Hitler entered Vienna. Many people came onto the streets to celebrate. In a public vote organised by the new Nazi leadership, 99.75% of the voters said that they agreed with Anschluss. There is no doubt that many who disagreed felt threatened and did not da ...
WWII Part I PowerPoint
... Blitzkrieg “lightning war” – 3 stages: 1. German bombers 2. Tanks 3. Infantry a. within one month, Poland fell to Germany and the USSR ...
... Blitzkrieg “lightning war” – 3 stages: 1. German bombers 2. Tanks 3. Infantry a. within one month, Poland fell to Germany and the USSR ...
Friday, November 20, 2015
... The holocaust was a watershed event in human history. In the aftermath of World War II, the world—from individual nations to the United Nations; from religious leaders to professionals in fields as diverse as law, medicine, and science; from presidents and prime ministers to private citizens—confro ...
... The holocaust was a watershed event in human history. In the aftermath of World War II, the world—from individual nations to the United Nations; from religious leaders to professionals in fields as diverse as law, medicine, and science; from presidents and prime ministers to private citizens—confro ...
strategic bombing of dresden - 1945
... In the 1930’s the United States adopted a defensive air strategy introduced by, another Douhet apostle, General William Mitchell. The Roosevelt administration as late as 1937, had supported military aviation as a defensive arm against invasions from air or sea. By 1939, the Nazi threat persuaded Roo ...
... In the 1930’s the United States adopted a defensive air strategy introduced by, another Douhet apostle, General William Mitchell. The Roosevelt administration as late as 1937, had supported military aviation as a defensive arm against invasions from air or sea. By 1939, the Nazi threat persuaded Roo ...
the second world war and the grand alliance
... Rather than help Europe, American policymakers focused their efforts during the 1930s on improving relations with nations closer to home, particularly in Latin and South America. Since the 1890s the United States had intervened militarily to create pro-American or democratic regimes in the region, b ...
... Rather than help Europe, American policymakers focused their efforts during the 1930s on improving relations with nations closer to home, particularly in Latin and South America. Since the 1890s the United States had intervened militarily to create pro-American or democratic regimes in the region, b ...
On December 16, 1944, the 1278th Engineer Combat Battalion
... control of the town. The two had by now also come to the realization that they were grossly outgunned by the German ambush. The captains immediately organized patrols to reach out for reserves. One patrol was to go towards Laglise and the other towards Habele-Neuve, Captain Sullivan leading the late ...
... control of the town. The two had by now also come to the realization that they were grossly outgunned by the German ambush. The captains immediately organized patrols to reach out for reserves. One patrol was to go towards Laglise and the other towards Habele-Neuve, Captain Sullivan leading the late ...
The Atomic Bomb
... the right decision? During the final stages of World War II in 1945, the United States conducted two atomic bombings against Japan in the cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. After six months of intense strategic fire-bombing of 67 Japanese cities the Japanese government ignored an ultimatum given by t ...
... the right decision? During the final stages of World War II in 1945, the United States conducted two atomic bombings against Japan in the cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. After six months of intense strategic fire-bombing of 67 Japanese cities the Japanese government ignored an ultimatum given by t ...
Ch 14 Sec 2 text for online
... France Falls Meanwhile, German forces headed south toward Paris. Italy declared war on France and attacked from the south. Overrun and demoralized, France surrendered. On June 22, 1940, Hitler forced the French to sign the surrender documents in the same railroad car in which Germany had signed the ...
... France Falls Meanwhile, German forces headed south toward Paris. Italy declared war on France and attacked from the south. Overrun and demoralized, France surrendered. On June 22, 1940, Hitler forced the French to sign the surrender documents in the same railroad car in which Germany had signed the ...
Abortion is right on some levels
... 36. The tactic used by the Allies in the Pacific Theatre, in which one island was taken from Japan at a time, was called (this process ended at Okinawa, as the Allies had gotten close to the Japanese mainland): a. island hopping b. island cruising c. leap frogging d. beach heading 37. What was the b ...
... 36. The tactic used by the Allies in the Pacific Theatre, in which one island was taken from Japan at a time, was called (this process ended at Okinawa, as the Allies had gotten close to the Japanese mainland): a. island hopping b. island cruising c. leap frogging d. beach heading 37. What was the b ...
Italy - wbphillipskhs
... Germany Reoccupies the Rhineland (1936) • Directly violated the Versailles Treaty (as well as the Locarno Pact) • The Rhineland-a region between the Franco- German border and the Rhine River-had been demilitarized in the ...
... Germany Reoccupies the Rhineland (1936) • Directly violated the Versailles Treaty (as well as the Locarno Pact) • The Rhineland-a region between the Franco- German border and the Rhine River-had been demilitarized in the ...
Beginning of WWII and Main Events
... supplies to Operation Overlord C. Did not participate in Operation Overlord, but fought Germans elsewhere D. Gave financial support to Allies ...
... supplies to Operation Overlord C. Did not participate in Operation Overlord, but fought Germans elsewhere D. Gave financial support to Allies ...
Unit 4 Selfcheck #1 Answers
... contributed by creating bombs, bullets, ships, aircraft, and armoured cars. 4. How would you describe the level of government involvement in Canada’s war effort? Provide examples to support your response. The Canadian government became much more involved than it had been in the First World War. For ...
... contributed by creating bombs, bullets, ships, aircraft, and armoured cars. 4. How would you describe the level of government involvement in Canada’s war effort? Provide examples to support your response. The Canadian government became much more involved than it had been in the First World War. For ...
Missing Items: aggressive, World War I
... -The invasion seemed more possible because allied bombing raids since _____ had hampered German defenses. -In the air campaign over European skies the U.S. ________ more soldiers than in any other area of combat during WWII. -The heavy losses of U.S. airmen were due to questionable tactics, lack of ...
... -The invasion seemed more possible because allied bombing raids since _____ had hampered German defenses. -In the air campaign over European skies the U.S. ________ more soldiers than in any other area of combat during WWII. -The heavy losses of U.S. airmen were due to questionable tactics, lack of ...
Untold Stories of D-Day
... beaches patrolled by German sentries. Such BIGOT map notations as “antitank ditch around strongpoint” or ‘hedgehogs 30 to 35 feet apart” were often the gifts of French patriots. French laborers conscripted by the Nazis paced distances between obstacles or kept track of German troop movements. A hou ...
... beaches patrolled by German sentries. Such BIGOT map notations as “antitank ditch around strongpoint” or ‘hedgehogs 30 to 35 feet apart” were often the gifts of French patriots. French laborers conscripted by the Nazis paced distances between obstacles or kept track of German troop movements. A hou ...
Exam 2 Notes - Taft High School
... June 6, 1944, the Allies launched a massive attack on the beaches of Normandy. While the Germans knew that an attack would take place, they had intercepted phony troop movements and radio reports and thought the attack would occur at Pas de Calais. The Germans were not prepared for the attack on ...
... June 6, 1944, the Allies launched a massive attack on the beaches of Normandy. While the Germans knew that an attack would take place, they had intercepted phony troop movements and radio reports and thought the attack would occur at Pas de Calais. The Germans were not prepared for the attack on ...
File - Campbell`s Web Soup
... airfields and ordered daylight bombing raids on London – known as “the Blitz” This shift cost Hitler the Battle of Britain – allowed RAF chance to train new pilots and rebuild ...
... airfields and ordered daylight bombing raids on London – known as “the Blitz” This shift cost Hitler the Battle of Britain – allowed RAF chance to train new pilots and rebuild ...
Chapter Review
... A global conflict, World War II shaped the history of both the United States and the world. Americans contributed to the war effort in numerous ways. Many enlisted in the military and served in Africa, Europe, and the Pacific. Others contributed by working in factories to produce the massive amounts ...
... A global conflict, World War II shaped the history of both the United States and the world. Americans contributed to the war effort in numerous ways. Many enlisted in the military and served in Africa, Europe, and the Pacific. Others contributed by working in factories to produce the massive amounts ...
Chapter 35 Rejoinders
... performed under similar working conditions until 1963, nearly twenty years after the conclusion of World War II. b. In both Britain and the Soviet Union, a far greater percentage of women, including mothers were pressed into industrial employment because both Britain and the Soviet Union possessed a ...
... performed under similar working conditions until 1963, nearly twenty years after the conclusion of World War II. b. In both Britain and the Soviet Union, a far greater percentage of women, including mothers were pressed into industrial employment because both Britain and the Soviet Union possessed a ...
World War II D-Day - KyleTaylorED508Portfolio
... He was chosen because the Germans knew that Eisenhower would pick his best general to lead the Allied forces at D-Day and they believed that to be Patton. Fake tanks, artillery pieces, trucks, jeeps, planes, and ships were what made up Patton’s army. ...
... He was chosen because the Germans knew that Eisenhower would pick his best general to lead the Allied forces at D-Day and they believed that to be Patton. Fake tanks, artillery pieces, trucks, jeeps, planes, and ships were what made up Patton’s army. ...
Specialized Crisis Committee
... Crisis if a nation has any questions on war tactics or possible requests (spy efforts are always smiled upon to help stimulate the committee). Since this is a double delegation committee, it is vital to have at least one delegate per country to have constant communication with Crisis. Crisis will ke ...
... Crisis if a nation has any questions on war tactics or possible requests (spy efforts are always smiled upon to help stimulate the committee). Since this is a double delegation committee, it is vital to have at least one delegate per country to have constant communication with Crisis. Crisis will ke ...
the united states in world war ii
... Africa, the Italian Campaign, D-Day, and the Battle of the Bulge. • I can explain how the American and British invasions of North Africa, Italy, and France took pressure off the Soviet Union and allowed the Allies to defeat the Axis. • I can identify the Allied leaders; Dwight D. Eisenhower, Omar Br ...
... Africa, the Italian Campaign, D-Day, and the Battle of the Bulge. • I can explain how the American and British invasions of North Africa, Italy, and France took pressure off the Soviet Union and allowed the Allies to defeat the Axis. • I can identify the Allied leaders; Dwight D. Eisenhower, Omar Br ...
World War II - gr6scholars
... New weapons and new words. • New weapons had been invented since the first world war. • These included fast moving tanks and dive bombing airplanes. • Germany used tactics that made good use of the new weapons. • This type of war was called a blitzkrieg which means lighting war. • Hitler’s army mov ...
... New weapons and new words. • New weapons had been invented since the first world war. • These included fast moving tanks and dive bombing airplanes. • Germany used tactics that made good use of the new weapons. • This type of war was called a blitzkrieg which means lighting war. • Hitler’s army mov ...
Second world war
... but the League did nothing when the former clearly violated the League's own Article X. ...
... but the League did nothing when the former clearly violated the League's own Article X. ...
12: WW II: Paths to Global War
... • Be able to recount the chains of events in the 1930's that led to the opening of hostilities in Europe and Asia . • Understand the genesis and significant features of the strategies of each major combatant: • Germany and Japan • Britain, France, Soviet Union, U.S. • Be able to recount and discuss ...
... • Be able to recount the chains of events in the 1930's that led to the opening of hostilities in Europe and Asia . • Understand the genesis and significant features of the strategies of each major combatant: • Germany and Japan • Britain, France, Soviet Union, U.S. • Be able to recount and discuss ...