World War II

Name the country for each. The Rise of Dictators Stalin Hitler Mussolini Name the country for each.

Leaders of the Allies *Franklin Delano Roosevelt U.S.A. Josef Stalin Declared war on Japan after the attack On Pearl Harbor *Winston Churchill England Prime Minister : Led war against Germany Josef Stalin Soviet Union Instrumental in Taking Germany

Propaganda Hitler used propaganda like this poster to influence the German citizen’s. *Hitler targeted the young people to indoctrinate them with Nazi ideals

Non-Aggression Pact Stalin and Hitler sign a 10 year agreement that they will not attack each other. Secretly they agreed to split up Poland

“Lightning War” The Blitzkrieg The Blitzkrieg *Blitzkrieg is the German battle plan which allowed Germans to quickly take land Three stages to Blitzkrieg 1. Start with an air assault (airplanes) 2. Send in rapidly moving tank units to disrupt transportation and communication 3. Follow up with mechanized infantry units The invasion of Poland

“Lightning War” The Blitzkrieg The Blitzkrieg Sept. 1, 1939 – Germany invades Poland. This starts World War II. 2. April 9, 1940 – Germany attacks Denmark and Norway. The invasion of Poland

The Blitzkrieg The Blitzkrieg “Lightning War” 3 May 10, 1940 – Germany attacks France, Belgium, Luxembourg, and the Netherlands.

Maginot Line* * Maginot line was a series of fortresses and gun emplacements between France and Germany. *Built because France feared Germany’s aggression

The Battle for France and Great Britain France had attempted to drive back German forces but was trapped against the North Sea. France Falls June 14, 1940 to Germany

Battle of Britain Battle of Britain Great Britain Holds! The German Luftwaffe began bombing airfields, then major British cities. *Radar, which helped British anticipate the German moves, and the Royal Air Force (RAF) stop the Luftwaffe raids *Hitler will give up and turn his attention to Eastern Europe Great Britain Holds!

Britain Wins the Battle for Britain RAF shot down so many German bombers that Hitler was forced to give up on Great Britain. RESULT: Britain WON! Hitler’s advances could be blocked!

Axis Powers Attack Italy on the offensive in North Africa Britain strikes back, both dig in and wait for support.

Turning Point in Africa El Alamein El Alamein Turning Point in Africa Rommel’s forces will be driven out of Egypt, and forced to surrender. This battle saved the Suez Canal. Montgomery, pictured above.

Battles for North Africa Battles for North Africa

Patton Patton "Old Blood and Guts" Patton is known for his victories in Africa,Italy, France, and the Battle of Bastogne. US Sherman Tanks

The Balkan Counties Countries in Balkans join the Axis Powers Bulgaria Romania Hungary RESISTANCE to Axis Powers Yugoslavia – fell in 11 days Greece – fell in 17 days

The Nazis Invade the Soviet Union Operation Barbarossa Operation Barbarossa The Nazis Invade the Soviet Union June 22, 1941 *Hitler makes the same mistake as Napoleon

Lend Lease Program U.S. passed Neutrality Acts *1941- U.S. passed Lend- Lease Act. Lead or lease arms and supplies to any country vital to U.S. Roosevelt approved act to aid the war in Europe, though U.S. stated they were Neutral in the war.