1. World War II
Introduction

2. Why is it Important? Millions Killed
50 million to 70 million people died
40,000 men served on German U-Boats (submarines) during the war and a huge 30,000 never returned
Between the period of 6th June 1944 to 8th May 1945 in Europe the Allies (U.S., Germany) had 200,000 dead and 550,000 wounded
During the Holocaust in Germany, over 6 million Jews were killed – 1 million of them babies

3. Why is It Important? Almost every country in world participated.
Two alliances against each other
Axis Powers
Nazi Germany
Kingdom of Italy
Empire of Japan
Allies
United Kingdom
France
China
Soviet Union
United States

4. When it Occurred Started in 1938 – Germany invades Austria
US entered war in 1941
Ends on August – Atomic bombs dropped on Japan & Japan surrenders

5. Where it Occurred
Europe
Asia