THE ALLIES VICTORIOUS 16.4 BY: PATRICK NAM JOON LEE

BEFORE WE BEGIN… A FEW THINGS TO LOOK AT BEFORE WE BEGIN OUR LECTURE: By 1942, Germany had effectively taken over Europe and Japan had swallowed up Asia. By 1942, Germany had effectively taken over Europe and Japan had swallowed up Asia. People’s feelings towards the war have turned significantly negative, and they desperately want to see the end. People’s feelings towards the war have turned significantly negative, and they desperately want to see the end. map

ALLIES ARE READY FOR THE PUSH On December 22 nd 1941, the Allied leaders meet to decide that EUROPE COMES FIRST. On December 22 nd 1941, the Allied leaders meet to decide that EUROPE COMES FIRST. Stalin wants to divide Germany by attacking from two fronts once more. [downfall of Germany in WW1] Stalin wants to divide Germany by attacking from two fronts once more. [downfall of Germany in WW1] map

THE NORTH AFRICAN CAMPAIGN Africa has been a raging battlefield since Africa has been a raging battlefield since The Allied forces lead by Montgomery (Britain) fought at El Alamein. The Allied forces lead by Montgomery (Britain) fought at El Alamein. The Germans were outfought in El Alamein, and this was Rommel’s first setback in Africa. The Germans were outfought in El Alamein, and this was Rommel’s first setback in Africa. map

Contd. With the retreat of Rommel’s forces, heading west, the Allies struck once more. With the retreat of Rommel’s forces, heading west, the Allies struck once more. Lead by Eisenhower, 107,000 Allied soldiers landed in Africa. Lead by Eisenhower, 107,000 Allied soldiers landed in Africa. Montgomery chasing the Germans from the east and Eisenhower heading in from the west, the Germans were well and truly defeated. Montgomery chasing the Germans from the east and Eisenhower heading in from the west, the Germans were well and truly defeated. map

BATTLE OF STALINGRAD Hitler ordered the attack of Stalingrad on the August 22 nd. Hitler ordered the attack of Stalingrad on the August 22 nd. Rich oil fields Rich oil fields Arguably the bloodiest battle of the war with 1.5 million casualties. Arguably the bloodiest battle of the war with 1.5 million casualties. “No one was to step backwards!”-- Stalin “No one was to step backwards!”-- Stalin map

Contd. The Soviets put everything on the line to defend Stalingrad. The Soviets put everything on the line to defend Stalingrad. With 90% of the city already conquered, the odds were very against Stalin. However, the Soviets were saved by the Russian winter. With 90% of the city already conquered, the odds were very against Stalin. However, the Soviets were saved by the Russian winter. What started out as a German offense again ended up with the German retreat. What started out as a German offense again ended up with the German retreat. The Soviets has defended their 99% destroyed city. The Soviets has defended their 99% destroyed city. map

The Fall of Italy On July 10 th 1943, 180,000 British and US forces landed on Sicily. On July 10 th 1943, 180,000 British and US forces landed on Sicily. Italy surrenders and Mussolini is forced out of his position as dictator. Italy surrenders and Mussolini is forced out of his position as dictator. However, Mussolini sees a disgraceful end after serving Hitler, controlling the German conquered Northern Italy. However, Mussolini sees a disgraceful end after serving Hitler, controlling the German conquered Northern Italy. map

Total War “putting everything on the line”—This is no understatement. “putting everything on the line”—This is no understatement. A country pouring all their resources into winning the war. A country pouring all their resources into winning the war. Speed limits reduced to save gasoline, collecting little scraps of metal to make artillery shells… Speed limits reduced to save gasoline, collecting little scraps of metal to make artillery shells… A nation putting their differences aside for a bigger threat… A nation putting their differences aside for a bigger threat… map

Prejudice against any Japanese After the bombing of Pearl Harbour, The Americans had become prejudiced against the Japanese American residing in the USA. After the bombing of Pearl Harbour, The Americans had become prejudiced against the Japanese American residing in the USA. Innocent Japanese- Americans were relocated and imprisoned. Innocent Japanese- Americans were relocated and imprisoned. From 1941~46 over 30,000 were imprisoned for being a threat to national security. From 1941~46 over 30,000 were imprisoned for being a threat to national security. map

D-DAY With 3.5 million men waiting for an order… Under General Eisenhower, they were to land on Normandy. With 3.5 million men waiting for an order… Under General Eisenhower, they were to land on Normandy. Took place on the 4 th of June Took place on the 4 th of June With the British and the Americans from the west and the Soviets from the east. With the British and the Americans from the west and the Soviets from the east. paces.com/Allies+Finall y+Victorious paces.com/Allies+Finall y+Victorious paces.com/Allies+Finall y+Victorious paces.com/Allies+Finall y+Victorious map

V-E DAY The Allies from the western front liberates France, Belgium, Luxembourg, and parts of the Netherlands. The Allies from the western front liberates France, Belgium, Luxembourg, and parts of the Netherlands. The Battle of Bulges The Battle of Bulges 3 million from the Southwest and 6 million from the east surround the city of Berlin. 3 million from the Southwest and 6 million from the east surround the city of Berlin. Hitler commits suicide Hitler commits suicide On the 7 th of May 1945, Eisenhower accepted the surrender of the Germans. On the 7 th of May 1945, Eisenhower accepted the surrender of the Germans. With the official signing of the surrender, the war in Europe was over. With the official signing of the surrender, the war in Europe was over.

V-J DAY The Japanese were still relentless in their fighting even after the German surrender. The Japanese were still relentless in their fighting even after the German surrender. Battle of Iwo Jima Battle of Iwo Jima Then onto Okinawa Then onto Okinawa Invading Japanese mainland would cost 500,000 more lives… So instead he looked to end it in a different fashion. Invading Japanese mainland would cost 500,000 more lives… So instead he looked to end it in a different fashion. map

Contd. On the 6 th of August, an atomic bomb was dropped on Hiroshima On the 6 th of August, an atomic bomb was dropped on Hiroshima 3 days later onto Nagasaki 3 days later onto Nagasaki With the Soviets also invading Manchuko, Hirohito had no choice but to order the ceasefire. With the Soviets also invading Manchuko, Hirohito had no choice but to order the ceasefire. On the 14 th of August 1945, Japan surrendered. On the 14 th of August 1945, Japan surrendered. This day in history was named V-J Day. This day in history was named V-J Day. map