Presentation is loading. Please wait.

Presentation is loading. Please wait.

History Through Literature

Published byHolly Blake Modified over 5 years ago

Similar presentations

Presentation on theme: "History Through Literature"— Presentation transcript:

1 History Through Literature
Unit 3: WWII Chapter 12: War Stories: Crazy Horse and Custer and Pegasus Bridge

2 John M. Shalikashvili Father was a noble from Russia who moved to Georgia – immigrated to the US Only foreign born person to reach the rank of 4 star General in US Was Joint Chief of Staff for Clinton from Student of Ambrose Went to Peoria High School and attended Bradley University Fought in Vietnam with honor

3 Ronald Reagan Believed in less government, states rights, and a strong military Forgo détente and pursued a military buildup against the USSR – also got Saudi Arabia to produce more oil, driving oil prices down – Russia lost money selling oil Also attacked them ideologically: "the forward march of freedom and democracy will leave Marxism-Leninism on the ash- heap of history.“ An evil empire - "General Secretary Gorbachev, if you seek peace, if you seek prosperity for the Soviet Union and Eastern Europe, if you seek liberalization, come here to this gate! Mr. Gorbachev, open this gate! Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall! Later became friends of Gorbachev – Gorbachev attended his funeral Great leader – Challenger Disaster – “The future doesn't belong to the fainthearted; it belongs to the brave... We will never forget them, nor the last time we saw them, this morning, as they prepared for their journey and waved goodbye and 'slipped the surly bonds of Earth' to 'touch the face of God” "I know in my heart that man is good, that what is right will always eventually triumph and that there is purpose and worth to each and every life."

4 Pegasus Bridge British airborne needed to take it on D-Day to stop a German counter attack. Named Pegasus after the Pegasus on British Airborne soldiers patches. British Commanded by Major John Howard and the Germans by Hans von Luck

5 Erwin Rommel Highly decorated WWI officer
Led the Ghost Division into Poland – where are they? Became the Desert Fox fighting in Africa with the Afrikacorps. – great tactics Later in charge of defending France from Allied invasion (D-Day) Tried to help assassinate Hitler – given a choice – committed suicide.

6 German Soldier Difference between the Waffen SS and the Wermacht
Waffen SS part of the Nazi’s – atrocities Wermacht (home defense) – the old German army Tenacious, bold, comrades, and loyal Wermacht – was responsible for some atrocities in Poland in 1939 – most of the senior leadership was anti-Nazi.

Download ppt "History Through Literature"

Similar presentations

WINNING THE WAR. The Big Three - Roosevelt, Stalin and Churchill The Soviets were busy with Germany on the Eastern Front. U.S. troops needed more experience.

WINNING THE WAR. The Big Three - Roosevelt, Stalin and Churchill The Soviets were busy with Germany on the Eastern Front. U.S. troops needed more experience.
Chapter 8, Lesson 1 World War Two Begins

Chapter 8, Lesson 1 World War Two Begins
US History. War Plans -Roosevelt and British leader Churchill meet -Germany is top priority -only an unconditional surrender is acceptable -Battle of.

US History. War Plans -Roosevelt and British leader Churchill meet -Germany is top priority -only an unconditional surrender is acceptable -Battle of.
The Fall of the Soviet Union. History’s Important? Russian Revolution in 1917 Established a communist state; became totalitarian Tried to create unified,

The Fall of the Soviet Union. History’s Important? Russian Revolution in 1917 Established a communist state; became totalitarian Tried to create unified,
How did WWI end?  The Treaty of Versailles was one of the peace treaties at the end of World War I.  Germany would have to pay all the debt for the.

How did WWI end?  The Treaty of Versailles was one of the peace treaties at the end of World War I.  Germany would have to pay all the debt for the.
Who was on each side? Axis Powers Germany Italy Japan Allied Powers

Who was on each side? Axis Powers Germany Italy Japan Allied Powers
The Rise of Dictators The Axis Powers The Debate at home Declaring War How does democracy differ from communism and socialism? What were the causes for.

The Rise of Dictators The Axis Powers The Debate at home Declaring War How does democracy differ from communism and socialism? What were the causes for.
Review of Europe Unit. #2 Three facts about Prince Henry? He was known as the father of Exploration, established a school Of navigation & was also called.

Review of Europe Unit. #2 Three facts about Prince Henry? He was known as the father of Exploration, established a school Of navigation & was also called.
Semester 2 Week 15.  Reagan admin persuaded the Saudi Arabian oil companies to increase oil production  This led to a 3x drop in the prices of oil &

Semester 2 Week 15.  Reagan admin persuaded the Saudi Arabian oil companies to increase oil production  This led to a 3x drop in the prices of oil &
■ Essential Question: – What role did the United States play in fighting in Europe during World War II? ■ CPUSH Agenda for Unit 11.4: – Clicker Questions.

■ Essential Question: – What role did the United States play in fighting in Europe during World War II? ■ CPUSH Agenda for Unit 11.4: – Clicker Questions.
How would you describe the fighting during WWII and how it affected soldiers and civilians in different parts of the world? How and why has it been interpreted.

How would you describe the fighting during WWII and how it affected soldiers and civilians in different parts of the world? How and why has it been interpreted.
What was the impact of the Cold War on Americans at home? Impact of the Cold War at home The fear of communism and the threat of nuclear war affected.

What was the impact of the Cold War on Americans at home? Impact of the Cold War at home The fear of communism and the threat of nuclear war affected.
Rommel & The Desert Made By Jen Connor Jessica Jade.

Rommel & The Desert Made By Jen Connor Jessica Jade.
WAR IN AFRICA AND EUROPE Section 3. ALLIED ADVANCES Churchill convinced the Americans to push the Axis out of Africa before invading Europe Churchill.

WAR IN AFRICA AND EUROPE Section 3. ALLIED ADVANCES Churchill convinced the Americans to push the Axis out of Africa before invading Europe Churchill.
By Emma Massingill and Ashley Lakely.  Reaganomics (Supply side)  Communism  Cold War.

By Emma Massingill and Ashley Lakely.  Reaganomics (Supply side)  Communism  Cold War.
The U.S. and the Fall of the Soviet Union. Who are the players?

The U.S. and the Fall of the Soviet Union. Who are the players?
Important People of World War II. Allies Axis United States Soviet Union (USSR) Great Britain Italy – Fascists Germany – Nazis Japan – Military The Teams.

Important People of World War II. Allies Axis United States Soviet Union (USSR) Great Britain Italy – Fascists Germany – Nazis Japan – Military The Teams.
The Great War/WWI The War to End All Wars World War I was fought on these four fronts Remember a front is where the actual fighting is taking place.

The Great War/WWI The War to End All Wars World War I was fought on these four fronts Remember a front is where the actual fighting is taking place.
Part I: Vocabulary = 12 questions - Define and study all 22 words from chapter 10 (pgs. 256, 261, and 267)

Part I: Vocabulary = 12 questions - Define and study all 22 words from chapter 10 (pgs. 256, 261, and 267)
  War broke out in Europe in 1939 as Germany who had been hard by the Depression invaded Poland  Countries who were friends with Poland jumped in to.

  War broke out in Europe in 1939 as Germany who had been hard by the Depression invaded Poland  Countries who were friends with Poland jumped in to.

Similar presentations

Ads by Google