1. End of Hitler and Third Reich Apr-May 1945

2. Failures After the Battle of the Bulge, Germany is on the defensive Hitler relies on technology to save Germany This includes the V1 and the V2, which were aimed at London

3. V2 launch  sites European prisoners  working

4. Could be shot down

6. http://www.metacafe.com/watch /243002/german_v2_rocket_laun ch_failures/http://www.metacafe.com/watch /243002/german_v2_rocket_laun ch_failures/

7. Nazis tried to create a nuclear weapon, but were not fast enough Hitler orders the defense of Germany to the last man Hitler’s scientists created new jet fighters

8. ME 262 Jet Fighter http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x1npc6_m e262-at-the-ila2006-in-berlin-orig_auto

9. On Nov. 20 th, 1944, Hitler retreats from his headquarters at Rastenburg (goes to Berlin) On Feb 4 th 1945, Allies meet at Yalta to discuss post-war plans Allies allow Soviets to enter Berlin first

12. Fall of Berlin Soviets begin their assault on Berlin April 16 th, 1945 Hitler commits suicide April 30 th, 1945 and the Soviets occupy the Reichstag that night Hitler shot himself; his wife of one day used cyanide and he poisoned his dogs

14. General Alfred Jodl signs the surrender for all German forces May 7 th 1945

15. Results WW II is over in Europe Nazi war crimes revealed Many top Nazi leaders will be put on trial at Nuremberg More will be hunted for decades Will lay foundations for Cold War

17. http://fr.truveo.com/Operation- Paperclip-The-Hunt-for-Nazi- Scientists/id/1173793746http://fr.truveo.com/Operation- Paperclip-The-Hunt-for-Nazi- Scientists/id/1173793746

18. Nuremberg Writing Assignment Pretend you are participating in the Nuremberg trials as a lawyer Think of 10 questions you would ask Hitler Also, is Hitler guilty? Which counts? Punishment? You may work with a partner