The faces of Totalitarianism Stalin MussoliniFrancisco Franco Hitler Totalitarianism is a form of government which attempts to control all aspects of an individual’s life. Job, family & beliefs

The Rising Sun of Japan Emperor Hirohito, General Tojo and Admiral Yamamoto

America’s Generals General George Marshall General George Patton General Douglas MacArthur & General Dwight Eisenhower

WWII Political Cartoons

1938 Neville Chamberlain Appeases Hitler, at the Munich Conference Allowing him to take the Sudetenland for Peace. Hitler is not Satisfied and takes all of Czechoslovakia.

Stalin knows Hitler will set his sights on Russia, he signs a Nonaggression Pact in August 1939 and both agree to carve up Poland. They Invade in September.

Blitzkrieg attack on Poland 1939 England and France Declare war but don’t attack. Its called the Phony war.

War begins for Britain in 1939 Neutrality acts are passed in 1937 and the US helps with Cash and Carry(neutrality act 1939) then Destroyers for Bases 1940, in 1941 we had the Lend Lease Act.

France is given a choice; Surrender or Germany destroys Paris. France Surrenders. Gen. Degaulle fights from, Britain

The Undeclared War in the Atlantic 1941 Hitler and Roosevelt did not wait for a declaration of war. In 1941 most notable was the sinking of the Ruben James in October of 1941

Pearl Harbor 1941 “December 7 th 1941, a day which will live in Infamy.” Roosevelt gets Congress to declare war on Japan. Germany Declares war on the U.S.

American Heroes of Note: The Tuskegee Airmen and the 92 nd Infantry Division During World War II, the U.S. military was racially segregated. Reflecting American society and law at the time, most black soldiers and sailors were restricted to labor battalions and other support positions. An experiment in the U.S. Army Air Forces, however, showed that given equal opportunity and training, African-Americans could fly in, command and support combat units as well as anyone. The USAAF's black fliers, the so-called "Tuskegee Airmen," served with distinction in combat and directly contributed to the eventual integration of the U.S. armed services, with the U.S. Air Force leading the way.

Navajo & Hopi Code Talkers For example, the Navajo word for turtle meant "tank" and a dive- bomber was a "chicken hawk."

Company E of the 141st Regiment of the 36th Texas Infantry Division was made up entirely of Spanish-speaking Americans, the majority of them from Texas. After 361 days of combat in Italy and France, the 141st Infantry Regiment sustained 1,126 killed, 5,000 wounded, and over 500 missing in action. In recognition of their extended service and valor, the members of the 141st garnered 31 Distinguished Service Crosses, 12 Legion of Merits, 492 Silver Stars, 11 Soldier's Medals, 1,685 Bronze Stars, as well as numerous commendations and decorations. In all, twelve Hispanic soldiers received the Medal of Honor for their services during World War II.

Women’s Army Corps And work contribution General Douglas MacArthur called the WACs "my best soldiers", adding that they worked harder, complained less, and were better disciplined than men. Many generals wanted more of them. Those 150,000 women that did serve released the equivalent of 7 divisions of men for combat. Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower said that "their contributions in efficiency, skill, spirit, and determination are immeasurable".

Rosie the Riveter

A. Philip Randolph fights Job Discrimination. 75 % of defense contractors refused to hire African Americans. Randolph called for a March on Washington FDR made an Executive Order ending job discrimination. In return the march was called off.

Stalingrad Turning point in the war Germans invaded Stalingrad in August of 1942 but by the Winter of 1943 German supplies were cut & Starving Soldiers surrendered.

D-DAY The Invasion of Normandy June 6 th 1944 Eisenhower Prepared two speeches One apologizing for the failure.

Battle of the Bulge Hitler, This will determine whether we shall live or Die December

April 12 th 1945 Roosevelt dies Hitler Commits Suicide April 30 th

MAY 8 th 1945 V.E. day VICTORY in EUROPE

Douglas MacArthur commands Pacific War. Admiral Chester Nimitz fights it with the Navy Land War against Japan takes a back seat to Europe. MacArthur leaves the Philippines on March 11, 1942 saying “I shall Return!”

Battle Of the Coral Sea May day battle fought entirely by planes, from Aircraft carriers. US prevents the Japanese from taking Australia.

Battle of Midway June 1942 Admiral Chester Nimitz find the Japanese fleet and attack. Japanese lose 4 aircraft carriers and 250 planes. Turning point in the War… Japan fights defensive war after this.

February 1945 Marines Plant the flag on Iwo Jima To make an assault on Main Island of Japan, they needed to take Iwo Jima marines died. Island Hopping is the main strategy.

Okinawa April ,600 Soldiers die in this last big effort before the attack on Mainland Japan. Churchill predicts 1 million American and ½ Million Brits will die taking the Main Island.

VJ DAY Victory in JAPAN August 14 th 1945

Nuremberg trials Of course the people don't want war. But after all, it's the leaders of the country who determine the policy, and it's always a simple matter to drag the people along whether it's a democracy, a fascist dictatorship, or a parliament, or a communist dictatorship. Voice or no voice, the people can always be brought to the bidding of the leaders. That is easy. All you have to do is tell them they are being attacked, and denounce the pacifists for lack of patriotism, and exposing the country to greater danger. ~Hermann Wilhelm Göring at the Nuremberg trials 1946