The European Front

Journal 20 No journal today, but get out a scrap piece of paper… Objective Students will be able to… Describe the major conflicts that occurred on the European front of the war Evaluate the effects of strategical decisions by major powers Agenda Journal/Review Station Activity Picture Time! No journal today, but get out a scrap piece of paper…

(not graded, stop stressing out) Pop Quiz! (not graded, stop stressing out) Define the following terms- Appeasement Atlantic Charter Korematsu v. United States Munich Conference Executive Order 9066

Timeline of the European Front Battle of Britain- July-Oct 1940 Battle for the Atlantic- whole war Battle of Stalingrad- May 1942 Battle for North Africa- Nov 1942 Invasion of Italy- July 1943 D-day- June 6, 1944 Battle of the Bulge- December 1944 V-E Day- May 8, 1945 German Aggression Allied Aggression

Stations Instructions In each station use the book and the packet to fill out your worksheet for that battle. Focus on the people involved in each battle, and the strategic decisions made by Germany and the Allies You have 10 minutes in each station, so you’ll have to work fast! After the stations, we’ll have a discussion on the following questions: What was the key turning point of the war, and why? What were some of the key strategic decisions made in WWII, and did they pay off?

Saving Private Ryan Clip