Period 1, 5, & 6 We will examine the events that led to the dropping of the atomic bomb on Japan and the end of World War II. D-Day Go over homework Chapter.

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Period 1, 5, & 6 We will examine the events that led to the dropping of the atomic bomb on Japan and the end of World War II. D-Day Go over homework Chapter 17.3 Notes

CHAPTER 17.3 NOTES The Battle of Midway Admiral Chester Nimitz commands U.S. naval forces in Pacific Allies break Japanese code, win Battle of Midway, stop Japan again Allies advance island by island to Japan

The Japanese Defense Japan uses kamikaze attack—pilots crash bomb-laden planes into ships Battle of Leyte Gulf is a disaster for Japan - Imperial Navy severely damaged; plays minor role after

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