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 (Bomb) and the V2 (Rocket), which were aimed at London

3. V2 launch
sites
European
prisoners
working

4. Could be shot down

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

9. On Nov. 20th, 1944, Hitler retreats from his headquarters at Rastenburg (goes to Berlin)
On Feb 4th 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 16th, 1945
Hitler commits suicide April 30th, 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 7th 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

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