WORLD WAR II
Fascism+Questions A political system that relies on extreme nationalism, militarism and a strong dictator. Where do we see World War II’s impact in our society? Why is it called the good war?
Germany Leader: Adolf Hitler Government: Fascist Aggression: Germany occupied Austria then invaded Czechoslovakia, Poland, Denmark, Norway, and France. ii/interactives/inside-wwii-interactive ii/interactives/inside-wwii-interactive A&feature=related&skipcontrinter=1
Italy Leader: Benito Mussolini Government: Fascist Aggression: Italy invaded Ethiopia in 1935.
Japan Leader: Emperor Hirohito, Prime Minister Hideki Tojo Government: Imperial Military Dictatorship Aggression: In 1937, Japan invaded China.
Response to Aggression Isolationism: Many in the United States believed they should avoid all alliances with and aid to European nations to avoid war. Appeasement: European nations allowed Germany and Japan to gain territory in hopes of avoiding a war. Lend Lease: This program provided weapons to Great Britain, while keeping the United States out of the War.
Pearl Harbor Pearl Harbor: On Dec , Japan launched a surprise attack against the United States Navy at Pearl Harbor. harbor/videos#attack-pearl-harbor harbor/videos#attack-pearl-harbor
Home Front Home Front is the general term for civilian efforts to win the war. The Home Front was largely responsible for the United States’ eventual victory.
ALLIES & AXIS Allies: US, UK, France, Soviet Union, China Axis: Germany, Japan, Italy
Theatres Atlantic Theatre: The refers to the battles and military action against Germany and Italy in Europe and North Africa. Pacific Theatre: This refers to the battles and military action against Japan in Asia. Island Hopping: This refers to the strategy of selectively capturing islands that get closer to Japan.
Midway Where : Midway Island in the Pacific Ocean. Outcome: The United States sunk 4 Japanese aircraft carriers and prevented an invasion of Midway Island. Impact on War: The battle crippled the Japanese fleet and ensured US naval and aerial superiority for the rest of the war. midway/videos#battle-at-midway midway/videos#battle-at-midway
Invasion of Normandy Where: Northwestern France Outcome: The Allies successfully launched an amphibious invasion of German-occupied France. Impact: Following the invasion, Hitler’s fall became inevitable. hd/videos/d-days#d-days
Iwo Jima Where: In the Pacific, south of Japan Outcome: The United States conquered the small island as a base to use for the bombardment of Japan. Impact: The island’s capture allowed US bombers to bomb Japan safely. hd/videos/battle-iwo-jima#battle-iwo-jima