World War II Unit 5 RMS IB 2013-2014 Mr. Nazak

Agenda: Wednesday, March 10th, 2014 OBJ: Students will summarize events from WWII by taking notes as well as analyze documents and their importance to understanding WWII. 1. Warm Up 2. Guided Notes- World War II 3. Group Document Analysis 4. Presentations HW: Red Scarf Girl Chapters 9-11 Due!

U.S. Enters World War II December 7th, 1941- Japan leads the attack on Pearl Harbor United States stopped sending oil reserves to Japan and remained neutral prior to the attack Resulted in the U.S. declaring war on Japan, soon after Germany declared war on the U.S. *Allies Powers- Britain, France, United States, Russia *Axis Powers- Germany, Italy, Japan

Theaters of War War in Europe No Trench Warfare- Air Power New Technology Battle of the Bulge- 1944-1945 “Last stand of the German army” War in the Pacific Island Hopping- strategy of quickly capturing islands throughout the Pacific territory Used to gain dominance in area

Battle of the Bulge December 1944 December 1944, Adolph Hitler attempts to split the Allied armies in northwest Europe by a surprise blitzkrieg thrust through the Ardennes to Antwerp Caught off-guard, American units fight a desperate battle to stem the German advance at Bastogne Allied line took on the appearance of a large bulge. The Third Army is moved to Bastogne proves vital to the Allied defense, leading to the neutralization of the German counteroffensive despite heavy casualties. A crucial shortage of fuel and the gallantry of American troops proved fatal to Hitler’s ambition to snatch victory or a draw with the Allies in the west.

WORLD WAR II THE WAR IN THE PACIFIC The Tide Turns Against Japan May 7 1942 The Battle of the Coral Sea. The first naval battle in history where the two opposing forces never saw each other. All the fighting was done by carrier based aircraft. The battle was roughly a draw Japanese decided to abandon their immediate plans to set up bases in New Guinea for the invasion of Australia. It was a shift in momentum the Allies needed.

WORLD WAR II THE WAR IN THE PACIFIC Battle of Midway June 4-June 7, 1942 The most important battle in the Pacific. The Japanese attempt to draw out and destroy the U.S. Pacific Fleet by attacking Midway Island. The Americans destroy all four of the Japanese heavy aircraft carriers and shot down 253 planes. The Japanese navy never recovered from these losses or regained the offensive initiative again. For the rest of the war in the Pacific, the Americans would have the upper hand.

WORLD WAR II THE WAR IN THE PACIFIC Battle of Iwo Jima February 19, 1945 American Marines land on the volcanic island of Iwo Jima. strategically important as an air base for fighter escorts supporting long-range bombing missions against mainland Japan The island is only 660 miles from Tokyo and has airplane landing strips the Japanese are using. The American goal is to seize the landing strips for themselves.

Event Document Analysis Students will be read or listen to an audio clip. Each student will be responsible for analyzing the document or audio clip and demonstrating how if helps us to understand WWII. Each student will use the Event Document Analysis Worksheet to help in their analysis. Documents / Audio Clips Attack on Pearl Harbor Blood, Toil, Tears, and Sweat FDR Fireside Chat Churchill This was their finest hour

Event Text Document Analysis Worksheet   Text Passage What does the quote say? How is this important to World War II? Justify Your Answer- 2 complete sentences “Yesterday, December 7, 1941-a day which will live in infamy- the United States of America was suddenly and deliberately attacked by naval and air forces of the Empire of Japan”. FDR-W 1941 http://app.discoveryeducation.com/search?Ntt=wwii++audio+speeches “I would say to the House, as I said to those who've joined this government: "I have nothing to offer but blood, toil, tears and sweat." Winston Churchill, 1941 Text

FDR Fireside Chat

Blood, Toil, Tears, and Sweat

Attack on Pearl Harbor