1. Period 2, 5, & 6
We will examine the early part of the war in Europe when Germany used the Blitzkrieg in order to conquer most of the continent.
Totalitarian Quiz
World War 2 Deaths
How Hitler Came to Power
Chapter 16.2 Notes
Battle of Britain Clip

2. Chapter 16 Section 2
Main Idea: Using the sudden mass attack called blitzkrieg, Germany invaded and quickly conquered many European countries.

3. 1937 – Germany Annexed Austria
1938 – Hitler claimed Germans living in Chezckoslovakia were being mistreated
Britain and France appease Hitler

4. Germany claims Germans are being mistreated in Poland.
Germany signs a non-aggression pact with the Soviet Union
Germany attacks Poland on September 1, 1939
Britain and France declare war on Germany

5. Germany uses planes and tanks to quickly defeat their enemies.
Lightning War known as Blitzkrieg.
Germany uses Blitzkrieg to take over, most of Europe.
Britain is only hold out, saved by the English Channel.

6. Germany tries to bomb Britain into submission during the Battle of Britain but fails.
Germany turns its attention toward Russia