Utilizing your notes and past knowledge answer the following questions: 1) The Treaty of Versailles prevented Germany from building military aircraft, how did the Germans overcome this? 2) Who were the main leaders of the Axis Powers? 3) What conflict did Italy and German utilize to evaluate their aircraft, tactics and techniques? 4) England changed its military strategy from ____ to ______? 5) The French spent most of their defense budget on this type of strategy which emphasized forts and heavily fortified borders with German? Warm-Up – 12/4 – 10 minutes

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Utilizing your notes and past knowledge answer the following questions: 1) The Treaty of Versailles prevented Germany from building military aircraft, how did the Germans overcome this? Warm-Up – 12/4 – 10 minutes

 The Treaty of Versailles prevented Germany from building military aircraft after WWI.  However, they were allowed to build civilian aircraft …which they did. World War II

Utilizing your notes and past knowledge answer the following questions: 2) Who were the main leaders of the Axis Powers? Warm-Up – 12/4 – 10 minutes

Axis  United States ◦ President Franklin D. Roosevelt (1932 – 1945)  Britain ◦ Prime Minister Winston Churchill  Russia ◦ Joseph Stalin  France ◦ Charles de Gaulle  Germany ◦ Führer Adolf Hitler Führer  Italy ◦ Prime Minister Benito Mussolini  Japan ◦ Emperor Hirohito ◦ Prime Minister Hideki Tojo Allies

Utilizing your notes and past knowledge answer the following questions: 3) What conflict did Italy and German utilize to evaluate their aircraft, tactics and techniques? Warm-Up – 12/4 – 10 minutes

 Both Italy and Germany used the Spanish Civil War as a proving ground.  They tested aircraft, tactics, strategies and techniques.  The Axis Powers in Europe were prepared for War. World War II

Utilizing your notes and past knowledge answer the following questions: 4) England changed its military strategy from ____ to ______? Warm-Up – 12/4 – 10 minutes

 When England saw Germany rebuilding her air power, England changed its strategy from an offensive one to a defensive posture (from bombers to smaller fighter aircraft).  Their priority was to protect the homeland and hold off Germany. Allied Preparedness Supermarine Spitfire Avro Lancaster

Warm-Up – 12/4 – 10 minutes Utilizing your notes and past knowledge answer the following questions: 5) The French spent most of their defense budget on this type of strategy which emphasized forts and heavily fortified borders with German?

 France spent its money on a ground defense. - Maginot Line  French Air Force not born until 1936 Allied Preparedness

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 December 4  1961 — The National Air and Space Museum receives the Douglas C-54 “Sacred Cow” used by Presidents Roosevelt and Truman. THIS DAY IN AVIATION

 December 4  1991 — Pan Am World Airways goes out of business after 64 years of service.  The sudden shutdown of this aviation pioneer strands many passengers and leaves about 9,000 employees out of work. THIS DAY IN AVIATION

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SUNDAYMONDAYTUESDAYWEDNESDAYTHURSDAYFRIDAYSATURDAY 12 Chapter 4 34 Chapter 4 Blitzkrieg Chapter 4 Quiz 910 Chapter 4 Battle of Britain 1112 Chapter 4 Mighty 8 th Museum Field Trip Chapter 4 Russian Front US Enters War Pearl Harbor 1718 Chapter 4 Test Flightline Friday NO SCHOOL 23 NO SCHOOL 24 NO SCHOOL 25 NO SCHOOL CHRISTMAS 26 NO SCHOOL NO SCHOOL 30 NO SCHOOL 31 NO SCHOOL 1 NO SCHOOL 2 NO SCHOOL 3 December 2014

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Chapter 4 – Air Power Goes to War

 Mission:  Describe in writing the German combined arms approach to warfare.  Describe in writing how Germany broke the naval blockade put in place by England.  Describe in writing how Germany by passed the infamous Maginot Line.  EQ: What were some of the aviation developments during the 5 year period of WWII that influenced the Aviation Industry for years to come? Today’s Mission Requirements

Video of the Day Blitzkrieg

 During WWI  Armies lined up against each other  Thousands lost lives  Only inches gained  By end of war  Tank and aircraft changed warfare A New Type of War

 Germany – Blitzkrieg (Lightning war).  Blitzkrieg was also known as a combined arms operations. A New Type of War

 This strategy combined planes and tanks and moved fast, capturing land or personnel quickly. A New Type of War

 Airplanes  Able to spot enemy strongholds  Could rain bullets and bombs on enemy A New Type of War Junkers 87 – “The Stuka”

 The Messerschmitt 109 was the backbone of the Luftwaffe. A New Type of War

 German bombers were two-engine mediums. A New Type of War Heinkel III Dornier 17

 Hitler invaded Poland in September  Using its new Blitzkrieg strategy, Germany defeated Poland in 20 days. War!

 The coordinated effort between the Luftwaffe and the German Army crushed all opposition.  First, destroyed air force (most caught on ground)  Hit railroads, ammo dumps and troop concentrations. War!

 The German Army used tanks and mobile artillery (armored divisions) to strike through enemy defensive lines.  To reinforce or the retreat was crushed by the Luftwaffe from the air.  Poland’s Army was fifth largest in Europe. War!

 When Germany invaded Poland, Britain and France declared war on the Axis Powers.  They initiated a defensive war. War!

 France mobilized behind Maginot Line  England sent an expeditionary force to take up defensive positions in France.  They set up a naval blockade and ordered increase in production of planes and tanks. War!

 To break the Naval blockade  Germany parachuted airborne infantry into Norway and Denmark and captured them.  Denmark was defeated in 1 day and Norway in 2 months. Germany Takes Europe

 That only left the Netherlands and Belgium, and France free of German occupation. France continued to build up forces behind the Maginot Line. Germany Takes Europe

 Germany went through the Netherlands and Belgium, and then France.  With no air force to stop them, France was defeated in six weeks. Germany Takes Europe

 When France surrendered on June 22, 1940 – only Britain’s RAF stood between Hitler, England and the total conquest of Europe. Germany Takes Europe

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 Mission:  Describe in writing the German combined arms approach to warfare.  Describe in writing the how Germany broke the naval blockade put in place by England.  Describe in writing how Germany by passed the infamous Maginot Line.  EQ: What were some of the aviation developments during the 5 year period of WWII that influenced the Aviation Industry for years to come? Today’s Mission Requirements

 Germany – Blitzkrieg (Lightning war).  Blitzkrieg was also known as a combined arms operations. A New Type of War

 This strategy combined planes and tanks and moved fast, capturing land or personnel quickly. A New Type of War

 Mission:  Describe in writing the German combined arms approach to warfare.  Describe in writing the how Germany broke the naval blockade put in place by England.  Describe in writing how Germany by passed the infamous Maginot Line.  EQ: What were some of the aviation developments during the 5 year period of WWII that influenced the Aviation Industry for years to come? Today’s Mission Requirements

 To break the Naval blockade  Germany parachuted airborne infantry into Norway and Denmark and captured them.  Denmark was defeated in 1 day and Norway in 2 months. Germany Takes Europe

 Mission:  Describe in writing the German combined arms approach to warfare.  Describe in writing the how Germany broke the naval blockade put in place by England.  Describe in writing how Germany by passed the infamous Maginot Line.  EQ: What were some of the aviation developments during the 5 year period of WWII that influenced the Aviation Industry for years to come? Today’s Mission Requirements

 Germany went through the Netherlands and Belgium, and then France.  With no air force to stop them, France was defeated in six weeks. Germany Takes Europe

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Lesson Closure - 3 – List 3 things you learned today. 1. Create (1) quiz question with answer about today’s lesson. 2. List 2 things you have questions about today’s lesson.

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 Each Group MUST follow all directions  STOP! - If you are unsure  SAFETY at ALL Times  Accuracy and Authenticity will be judged  Each Group Member is responsible to produce a 2 page paper on the model. ◦ Aircraft contribution to Aviation development ◦ Significant Aviation Pioneers associated with aircraft (pilots, inventors etc.) ◦ Significant Aviation Event (i.e. first transatlantic flight, first use of wing surfaces etc.)

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 Must Use Safety Glasses  Use of Cutting tools is Dangerous – AT ALL TIMES  Must Use Cutting Mats  Extended breathing of adhesives and paint fumes can be dangerous  All Areas will remain clean and organized  Plane Captains will insure All Areas will be cleaned and all items put back in proper locations 15 minutes prior to class ending  Class SAFETY MONITOR will insure areas are clean and safe at all times

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