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Attack on Poland
Poland Germany attacked Poland using Blitzkreig tactics- they attacked Poland from three directions, and at this time it was a new style of warfare never seen before. Therefore, Germany had the upper hand and it only took four weeks for them to overrun Poland. -
Four Freedoms Speech
FDR Library FDR's Four Freedoms Speech was reassuring America why we (America) was helping Britain. The Four Freedoms were- freedom of speech, worship, want, and from fear. This statement and action enraged Germans and Japanese, because they did not agree with those beliefs; instead they believed in militaryism. Therefore, the Nazi and Japanese hatred grew at this point in time for America. -
Pearl Harbor
<a href='http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USS_Shaw_(DD-373)' > The bombing of Pearl Harbor by Japanese army personel is what got America involved in the war. There were many deaths, and it is conspiracized that FDR knew about the attack but did nothing. It was a turning point in America's hiistory. -
Battle of Midway
Class ChartThis battle took place in the Pacific. Japan bombed Midway, which made it become considered another turning point in WWII-however this time it was in the Pacific. After three years, Japan finally surrendered. -
Battle of Stalingrad
Battle of StalingradThe battle of Stalingrad was important, because that was a stretigic city due to the fact that it would help invade other territories. It was Russia versus Germany, which Russia won. The end result was Germany with crushed hopes. 700,000 men died during this battle , and 90,000 were taken as POW's. It was important for Russia's part in the war, because they had a stretigic part of land in their power. -
Bombing of Hamburg
Bombing of Hamburg Was one of the most severe attacks on Germany by who we call Allies (France, Britain, Russia). It lasted only eight days, and greatly weakened the German industry- which aided the U.S. The bombing was so severe that 42,000 Germans died instantly, which led Germany to be forced to seek peace with the U.S. and Allies. The bomb ruined about 4,200 German factories. -
Battle of Normandy (D-Day)
Class ChartAmerican forces, along with Allies like France and Britain, invaded the beaches of Normandy, France. The fight was against Germans, which took over France. It lasted nearly 3 months, but in the end it was America, France, and Britains victory. It helped America with the war, because now they were able to push right through the middle of Europe instead of just the through coasts. It showed America more hope; that they were close to ending the World War. -
Battle of Bulge
Gergel Power Point The Battle of Bulge was Germany's and Hitler's last offensive attack due to Blitzkreig tactics. This battle split the allies that Germany and America had at the time. However, the United States ended up winning this battle. -
Battle of Iwo Jima
Class ChartThe Battle of Iwo Jima was Japan vs. America. America bombed the island of Iwo Jima, so the Japaneese dug tunnels and stayed in them. The bombing lasted for only 36 days, with about 26,000 casualties. invasions, and suicide rates. Most of the Iwo Jimans' would rather die than be a POW, therefore, they killed themselves. The overall result of this victory showed American citizens that there was still hope during World War II. -
Hitler's Death
Hitler's Death With the falling of Germany, Hitler didn't want to live in a world where he wasn't in power. Therefore, his only way out was to die, so he killed himself just before U.S. and Allied forces could get to him. With the death of Hitler came the end of World War II and peace. -
Bombing of Hiroshima
Gergel Power Point The first atomic bomb dropped, ever, and it was by the United States on Japan. Japan didn't make any attacks/moves on the U.S. afterward which made the U.S. even more mad. It created massive losses for Japan. -
Bombing of Nagasaki
Gergel Power Point Nagasaki was the second atomic bomb that rocked Japan by the United States. It was a turning point for Japan, because then they realized that America was a threat. It was completely on after the Bombing of Nagasaki.
