The Downfall of Germany Hitler’s Mistakes

Battle of Stalingrad Germans had 90% control of Stalingrad Germans had 90% control of Stalingrad What mistake did Hitler make though? What mistake did Hitler make though? 240,000 Nazi deaths /1 million Soviet deaths 240,000 Nazi deaths /1 million Soviet deaths Scorched Earth / Slash and Burn…Germans Forced to Retreat Scorched Earth / Slash and Burn…Germans Forced to Retreat Just Like __________ Just Like __________

Stalingrad Before the Battle Before the Battle After the Battle After the Battle

Battle at Normandy / Omaha Beach

D-Day Deadliest battle on record in World History Deadliest battle on record in World History Over 3 million Allied Troops Over 3 million Allied Troops Allies set up a ‘dummy army’ Allies set up a ‘dummy army’ Allies victorious in Allies victorious in three day battle three day battle The Allies marched into The Allies marched into and liberated Paris and liberated Paris

After D-Day The Allies Liberated France, Belgium, and Luxemburg The Allies Liberated France, Belgium, and Luxemburg The Allies were on the offensive with motivation and momentum The Allies were on the offensive with motivation and momentum The Germans were losing men and position rapidly. The Germans were losing men and position rapidly. Morale and Confidence Morale and Confidence were lacking in Germany

Battle of the Bulge Hitler’s Last Chance Hitler’s Last Chance The Axis pushed into the Allied lines…looking like a ‘bulge’ The Axis pushed into the Allied lines…looking like a ‘bulge’ April – Hitler marries April – Hitler marries April – Hitler commits suicide April – Hitler commits suicide

Hitler commits suicide

VE DAY On May 7, 1945 General Eisenhower accepts the surrender of Germany On May 7, 1945 General Eisenhower accepts the surrender of Germany Allies celebrated VE Day Allies celebrated VE Day President Truman accepted VE day…FDR died on April 12, 1945 President Truman accepted VE day…FDR died on April 12, 1945

The United Nations Created in June 1945 – 48 nations included Created in June 1945 – 48 nations included Purpose is to negotiate world issues through diplomacy Purpose is to negotiate world issues through diplomacy 5 permanent members 5 permanent members USA, England, China, France, USSR USA, England, China, France, USSR Why does UN work when League of Nations did not? Why does UN work when League of Nations did not? USA is in it USA is in it Knew of the problems of the L of N Knew of the problems of the L of N A UN military was created A UN military was created

1948 Declaration of Human Rights December 10, 1948 December 10, 1948 Rights to which all human beings are entitled Rights to which all human beings are entitled Most translated document… over 375 languages and dialects Most translated document… over 375 languages and dialects

Human Rights The UN creates a place for the Jews to live – Israel The UN creates a place for the Jews to live – Israel This is Holy Land for the Jews…and who else? This is Holy Land for the Jews…and who else?

Nuremberg War Trials The UN placed 22 war criminals on trial The UN placed 22 war criminals on trial ‘Crimes against humanity’ ‘Crimes against humanity’ The Holocaust Begins and Ends in Nuremberg The Holocaust Begins and Ends in Nuremberg

Homework – Germany’s mistakes Decision to abandon Operation Sea Lion Decision to abandon Operation Sea Lion 3 sentences – why was this a mistake 3 sentences – why was this a mistake Decision to launch Operation Barbarossa Decision to launch Operation Barbarossa 3 sentences – why was this a bad idea 3 sentences – why was this a bad idea Decision to attack Stalingrad Decision to attack Stalingrad 3 sentences – why attack this city and why is this a poor decision 3 sentences – why attack this city and why is this a poor decision Losing D-Day Losing D-Day 3 sentences – why was this a major setback for the Germans and a major victory for the allies 3 sentences – why was this a major setback for the Germans and a major victory for the allies