14.4: Pushing Back the Axis The Allies defeat Germany and Italy by coordinating war efforts.

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14.4: Pushing Back the Axis The Allies defeat Germany and Italy by coordinating war efforts

2 A. U.S. & Britain Join Forces 1.War Plans: a. Germany top priority When Germany defeated, then all three can concentrate on Japan b. Increase the # of bombs dropped on Germany

3 2. Italian Campaign (1943) a.Attack Italy from the south in Sicily* b.Mussolini captured and executed; hung in town square

4 American munitions cargo ship bombed by Germans; Italian port

5 B. Landing in France 1. D-Day: June 6, 1944 a. Day Allies invaded France; led by Gen. Eisenhower b. Planned for 2 yrs. i. Lead by Gen. Eisenhower ii. Bombed supply routes (roads, bridges, RR) for 6 wks before assault iii. 2,500 killed (matter of hours) (c. Allowed Gen Patton and his men to capture Paris via St. Lo)

6 Gen. Eisenhower with D-Day troops; unconditional surrender!

7 Saving Private Ryan Landing in Normandy!!!!!

8 Germans surrendering at St. Lo

9 German POW’s in Paris

10 C. Island Hopping 1.*to take over specific islands in the Pacific in order to establish bases as close as possible to Japan 2.*Allowed for airfields, docks, and supplies 3.Gen. MacArthur returns i.Due to victory in the battle of Leyte Gulf, Philippines ii.Largest naval battle in history iii.Kamikazes implemented by Japan (15,000) ]

11 kamikaze

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13 Gen. Dwight Eisenhower 1. Supreme Commander of Europe a.Operation Torch b.D-Day c.V-E Day