1. 1942
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2. This lesson discusses the involvement of the Marines during the events that occurred in 1942.

3. Lesson Objectives
Locate specified Pacific Islands related to World War II on a map by their longitude and latitude.
Describe the importance of Midway and Guadalcanal to the U.S. war effort in the Pacific.
Identify terms related to Midway and Guadalcanal such as the Cactus Air Force, Carlson’s Air Force, Carlson’s Raiders, Edson’s Ridge, etc.
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4. CPS Lesson Questions (1-2)
Warm Up Questions
CPS Lesson Questions (1-2)
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5. Warm Up Question How ready are you to learn today?
Not very ready… my mind is distracted by other things.
A little slow to get going… but starting to wake up.
Good to go… bring on the lesson.
I am focused, alert, energized, and ready to learn!
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6. Warm Up Question True or False:
The only attack the Japanese made on December 7, 1941 was on Pearl Harbor.
True
False
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Midway, Johnson and the Palmyra Islands were also attacked on December 7,

7. (Use CPS “Pick a Student” for this question)
Opening Question
Think about what you already know about World War II history. List 2-3 events that occurred in WWII.
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8. Introduction
The story of the attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941 is well known to most Americans.
Midway, Johnson and the Palmyra Islands were also attacked on that day.
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9. Midway
On December 7, the Japanese shelled Midway’s airbase in an effort to provide cover for their return from Pearl Harbor.
The Battle of Midway began on June 4, 1942.
The Battle of Midway became the first major victory against the Japanese and ended their last offensive in the Pacific.
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10. Midway
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11. Carlson’s Raiders
President Roosevelt authorized the formation of two raider battalions, one under the leadership of Lt. Col. Merritt Edson and one headed by Lt. Col. Evans Carlson.
The purpose of these groups was to lead amphibious landings, practice guerilla warfare tactics, and make hit-and-run raids on the enemy.
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12. Lesson Question
CPS Lesson Question (3)
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13. Lesson Question When did the Battle of Midway begin? December 4, 1942
July 4, 1942
June 4, 1942
August 4, 1942
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14. Guadalcanal
A six month battle that was rich in heroes, Guadalcanal was the first offensive battle against the Japanese.
The first issue facing the planning of this battle was who was to be in charge.
The attack date was first set for August 1, 1942, and then pushed back a week.
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15. Winning Guadalcanal
Guadalcanal was so important that in spite of the difficulty in fighting the Germans in Europe, President Roosevelt sent a message to the Joint Chiefs of Staff saying to send every possible weapon to the tiny island.
The reinforcements of men and material prevented the Japanese from adding to their troops.
Roosevelt called the winning of Guadalcanal the turning point of the war.
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16. Lesson Question
CPS Lesson Question (4)
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17. Lesson Question How long was the battle for Guadalcanal? 6 months
6 weeks
6 days
6 hours
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18. (Use CPS “Pick a Student” for this question)
Closing Question
List the 2-3 most important things you learned in this lesson. Why are they important to you?
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19. Questions

20. Copyright Information
Images in this lesson were taken from:
Microsoft© Clip Art Gallery
Marine Corps Combat Camera
Marine Corps OCS
MCJROTC Student Text