BELLWORK: 9/8 List three reasons why Germany was successful in Poland. What lesson might the allies have taken from the Polish campaign that may have better prepared them to face Germany? How did operation Sickle Stroke differ from the Schlieffen Plan? Describe Operation Dynamo. Summarize France’s terms of surrender.

European Operations in WWII

List three reasons why Germany was successful in Poland.

Panzer German word - armor Used by Germans as an abbreviation meaning "armored fighting vehicle" or tank The full German word for "armored combat vehicle" is Panzerkampfwagen.

Following the main force, were units of the SS who were given orders to rid Poland of the “enemies of Nazism”

What lesson might the allies have taken from the Polish campaign that may have better prepared them to face Germany?

Operation Sickle Stroke

Operation Dynamo

Summarize France’s terms of surrender.

German expansion by 1940

HOMEWORK: due Monday! Read about “The Air War” and The Battle of Britain: pages 185-189. This is NOT on your operations worksheet, so take separate notes on: German plans/goals in attack on Britain Advantages/disadvantages of both sides The Blitz Use & effectiveness of strategic bombing U.S. support Outcome & effects

BELLWORK: September 11th What was the outcome of the Battle of Britain? Read: “Operation Barbarossa” on pg. 148-151: Why did Hitler invade the USSR? List three reasons. What was Hitler’s strategy for invading the Soviet Union? Why was Hitler able to make advances in the first few months? How/why did Blitzkrieg fail during Operation Barbarossa? THINKER: Why was Stalin able to defeat the Nazis? List as many factors as possible!

Battle of Britain ALLIES AXIS STRENGTHS WEAKNESSES

Battle of Britain

#2: Why did Hitler invade the Soviet Union? German expansion by 1942

#4. How/Why did Blitzkrieg fail?

#5. Why was Stalin able to defeat the Nazis? Translation: Beat (physically) Hitler ………in the command form

Review: Similarities between Hitler’s war in Europe and Japan’s war in the Pacific

HOMEWORK: Due Wednesday Operations – Stalingrad, North Africa, El Alamein!

2017: STOP HERE!!!

WWII: European Operations Key Turning points and their impact on the Allied vs. Axis Powers

European Operations Poster Project In order to review the major WWII operations in Europe, you will create a poster that will be used to teach the class about your topic. Include a description of the battle and effects – MAIN IDEAS ONLY! Do not include small/extra details, facts, info – those can be verbally explained during presentation Spend serious time on this – legibility, organization, clarity, visually appealing, content knowledge You may print or draw pictures but keep them neat! This will be used to review the important battle so it’s imperative you understand everything about it and can explain it to the class – do extra research if needed! Do NOT go into someone else’s topic 20 points – due Monday!

Poster Project Topics: Pd. 3 Invasion of Poland - Denise Operation Sickle Stroke (Invasion of France) - Matt Operation Dynamo - Krista Operation Barbarossa (Invasion of USSR) - Augi Battle of Stalingrad - Gustavo North Africa - Andres El Alamein - Thyme Invasion of Italy - Stephanie Operation Overlord (Normandy) - Haley Invasion of Berlin - Erik Battle of the Atlantic - Manny Battle of Britain - Josh

Poster Project Topics: Pd. 6 Invasion of Poland - Kiana Operation Sickle Stroke (Invasion of France) - Jonathan Operation Barbarossa (Invasion of USSR) - Shayda Battle of Stalingrad – Emily Conquest of North Africa (El Alamein) - Mariam Invasion of Italy - Bailey Operation Overlord (Normandy) – Matt Invasion of Berlin - Andrew Battle of the Atlantic - Remy Battle of Britain - Shelby

With a partner, discuss the following….. What was Japan’s economy like post-WWI? Why did Japan leave the League of Nations? List all the reasons why Chamberlain adopted a policy of appeasement. What is the correct way to approach analyzing a source for OPCVL? What was the most difficult part of EA1?

Homework: Read the effects of WWII: pgs. 190-195 Annotation check! Posters and presentations

Finish your European Operations posters!

Invasion of Poland

Operation Sickle Stroke

Operation Dynamo

Battle of the Atlantic

German expansion by 1940

Battle of Britain After Germany’s victories in Eastern Europe & France, there was only one major power left in western Europe to fight….Great Britain. Germany made plans to invade Great Britain. However, Great Britain’s Royal Air Force engaged German forces in defense of the nation. Battle of Britain- largest air assault in history. German air force bombed British cities & industrial centers. Yet, could not force a surrender. Great Britain held their ground until help came from U.S.

Lend-Lease Act Prime Minister Churchill confessed to FDR that Britain was nearly bankrupt and needed more American equipment. Lend-Lease Act: The President could aid any nation whose defense was vital to U.S. security. By the end of WWII, the U.S. had loaned or given away $49 billion of aid to over 40 nations.

Allied Strategy: ABC1 Defeating Germany is top priority Attack in Europe first While Stalin fights Germany in USSR, UK & US use navy/air to take N. Africa  Italy Goal  Force an unconditional surrender

Operation Barbarossa Germany invaded the Soviet Union on June 22, 1941 (launched from Poland) 3-Pronged Attack: Leningrad, Moscow, Kiev  success…..for now….. WINTER!!!! Changes to Soviet Army (modernized, increased use of tanks, artillery, reformed air force, used radio)

How/Why did Blitzkrieg fail?

Operation Barbarossa Outcome USSR declares war Soviets launch counter-offensive at Stalingrad Soviet patriotism and unity (save “Mother Russia”) Motivated by German atrocities Stalin withdrawals himself from military control and allows commanders more freedom (increased confidence and pride in military) USSR lost ¾ its iron, coal and steel, 1/3 of its railways…..but still able to out-produce Germans Shift to wartime economy Aide from US & UK

Operation Barbarossa https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xyvkKuux04w

Battle of Stalingrad Hitler reached Stalingrad by August 1942 & occupied the city Russians refused to surrender and launched a counter-offensive surrounding Germans in a pincer movement Turning point in the East!!! Germany surrendered  stopped Hitler’s eastern advance 250,000 dead Soviets take the offensive and regain territory

Invasion of North Africa Bernard Montgomery: British commander

El Alamein By 1942, Allies had enough resources to open a second front (Mediterranean) British ships sink 2/3 of German supply ships U.S. lands in Morocco and Algeria War of attrition = retreat https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eiZshYwqSR4

North African Campaign May 1943: Axis surrender in North Africa Prevented German takeover of Egypt & Suez Canal Restored British confidence and prestige Provided a launching position for next target – Italy Nazi General, Erwin Rommel – “Desert Fox”

November 28th No bellwork today! Get out paper for notes and your blue European operations worksheet. I will also collect the gold weapon technologies worksheet.

HOMEWORK: Due Block #2 Causes of the Second World War in the Pacific: pgs. 197-204 With annotations!!!

Fall of Italy (1943-1945) Southern offensive began in July 1943 Within six weeks, Allies gained Sicily and move up Italian peninsula Fascism fell from power Mussolini was overthrown In June 1944, Italy surrendered! Germany is left to fight alone in Europe

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Mussolini’s Death Italian government wanted to punish Mussolini for war crimes Tried to escape to Switzerland (4/1945) He was caught by soldiers and executed the next day Shot by firing squad, body hung in city where civilians beat, kicked, spat, and stoned his dead body.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kw4noLIFgGQ

D-Day June 6, 1944 Largest combined land-sea-air battle in history Allied forces landed on Normandy Beach (France) and pushed the Germans back Turning point of WWII on Western Front

Dwight D. Eisenhower: General of Allied troops for the Normandy invasion https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lDZs442oqxA

Battle of the Bulge December 1944 – Jan 1945 Germany’s last offensive attack Invaded Belgium and created a “bulge” in Allied defense lines Largest American death toll Germans lost and were pushed back

Yalta Conference February 1945 Roosevelt, Churchill, and Stalin met at Yalta (Soviet Union) to discuss the postwar world Formed the United Nations Divided Germany and Berlin into four zones Stalin obtained Poland if he promised to allow free elections Stalin gained Pacific islands if he promised to declare war on Japan

KEEP IN MIND: Stalin is gong to break these promises …….. COLD WAR!!!!

FDR’s Death FDR was elected to his 4th term in 1944; with a new VP After 12 years in office and four presidential terms, FDR died on April 12, 1945 Died from a cerebral hemorrhage (stroke) Replaced by VP Harry Truman "Men will thank God on their knees a hundred years from now that Franklin D. Roosevelt was in the White House” (NY Times Editorial; 1945) 84

Invasion of Berlin

Death of Hitler The Allies surrounded Germany and it became clear the Axis powers would lose. Hitler committed suicide in an underground bunker on April 30, 1945

War in Europe is over! Berlin fell to the Allies on May 2, 1945 Germany surrenders May 8th: V-E Day (Victory in Europe) Who is left?

War in Europe is over!!

WWII Animated Map Prepare to be amazed…….

Review: Effects of WWII in Europe

Review: Why did the Allies defeat Hitler? Weakness of Axis Powers Review: Why did the Allies defeat Hitler? Strengths of Allied Powers