1. America Enters the War
Let’s go kick some butt!

2. Germany looks very strong
Germany occupies most of Europe in 1942
They are beginning to head into the Soviet Union
Note, Hitler has broken his alliance with the Soviet Union

3. Japan
Japan is taking over most of the South Pacific.

4. America We get revenge on the Japanese
In June 1942 we win the Battle of Midway
We sink four Japanese aircraft carriers
This hurts Japan’s efforts to further take over South Pacific countries.

5. North Africa Next, we moved our troops to North Africa
We win victories and occupy Morocco and Algeria

7. Italy Next, we move to Italy.
By the time we get there, Italy is ready to side with the Allies. (America and Britain)
We march into Rome in 1944 and free it from Nazi control.

9. Things are moving along
Now, America is looking for another invasion
The plan is to invade Europe from the West
Stalin, (Soviet Union) would push the Germans from the East

11. This is going to be big
By June of 1944, 3 million men are stationed in England, ready to invade
They are under the leadership of Dwight Eisenhower.
On June 6, 1944, things go down

12. D-Day On June 6 we land at Normandy France We take 4,000 boats.
It is a terribly bloody battle, but the Allies are victorious.
They keep pushing into France
In August of 1944, they have freed France of Nazi control.

15. The End