1. SWBAT: Describe how World War II was fought in Europe
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World War II Map Questions

2. What problems could come with fighting on two fronts?
How would you attempt to overcome the problems you mentioned above?

3. Stalin, Roosevelt, and Churchill
War Time Diplomacy
The Big Three
Stalin, Roosevelt, and Churchill

4. Casablanca (1943) – Roosevelt & Churchill discussed “Victory on all fronts” with an “unconditional surrender”

5. Cairo (1943) – Roosevelt, Churchill, and Chiang Kai-Shek (China) met to plan the Normandy invasion.

6. Tehran Conference (1943) - Roosevelt and Churchill met with Stalin to discuss war strategy and plans for the post war world.

7. Yalta Conference (1945) - Roosevelt, Churchill and Stalin outlined the division of postwar Germany into spheres of influence and planned for trials of war criminals and the Soviet Union promises to enter war against Japan

8. Potsdam Conference (1945) - Allied leaders (with Truman replacing FDR) warned Japan to surrender to prevent destruction.

9. War In Europe
Allies plan to invade the beaches of Normandy, France, across the English Channel.
Led by General Dwight D. Eisenhower
Largest invasion in history, involving over 150,000 soldiers.
The attack was costly in terms of men.
Created a two front war in Europe
Apply Your Knowledge: Why would creating a two front strategy in Europe to defeat Germany be effective?

13. Saving Private Ryan Video Clip
As you view the clip of the D-Day invasion, take notes on the Conditions on the beach, Strategies, and Death Tolls on your notes sheet