1. Beginning of WWII Chapter 19 Section 2

2. Opposing Sides  Axis Powers GermanyGermany ItalyItaly JapanJapan Austria and BulgariaAustria and Bulgaria  Allied Powers Great BritainGreat Britain FranceFrance USSRUSSR United StatesUnited States

3. Germany Takes Poland   September 1, 1939 – German forces invade Poland Blitzkrieg – “lightening war” – using tanks supported by planes then sending in troops to hold the conquered territory   Europe was shocked w/ the Germany’s speed and efficiency Poland surrendered w/i 4 weeks   Germany and the Soviets divided Poland

4. German Domination   April 1940 – German forces took over Denmark and Norway   May 1940 – Germany invaded Belgium, Luxembourg, and the Netherlands Main assault through Luxembourg and the Ardennes Forest   Getting from Germany into France   Germans broke through and raced across Northern France   Taking over France would be next!

5. Fall of France (1940)   Maginot Line Line of concrete bunkers and fortifications the French built after WWI   Along the German-French border   Hitler went around the Maginot Line and attacked from the Belgium-French border Trapped French and British troops on the beaches of Dunkirk   Small town in N. France near Belgian border

6. Miracle at Dunkirk (1940)   As German troops were closing in on Dunkirk Hitler put a 3 day delay on German troops This delay allowed 338,000 Allied troops to evacuate (mostly British)   Evacuation done by the British Royal Navy and civilians in private boats The Allies left b/h tons of ammo, rifles, and vehicles

7. France Surrenders   June 22, 1940 Hitler accepts the French surrender Hitler expected Britain to negotiate for peace after France surrendered   They did not! Hitler orders an invasion of Britain

8. The United States  Franklin D. Roosevelt = US President The US follows strict isolationismThe US follows strict isolationism  Roosevelt disagrees w/ Germany’s actions, but the US still wants to be neutral  After WWI we do not want to be brought in a war we have no interest in 1941 – US eventually b/g to supply Britain w/ food, ships, planes, etc1941 – US eventually b/g to supply Britain w/ food, ships, planes, etc  We stop practicing strict isolationism

9. Battle of Britain   Luftwaffe – German air force Launched a major attack on Britain German planes bombed British air and naval bases, harbors, and war industries Germany accidently bombs London   In retaliation, Britain bombs Berlin   Hitler is furious! His new strategy is massive bombings of British cities Hitler wants to break the morale of the British people, but he fails!   British use newly developed radar to intercept German aircraft Hitler eventually cancels the invasion of Britain

10. Operation Barbarossa  June 1941 – Germany invades the Soviet Union Stalin is shocked!Stalin is shocked!  This attack ends the Nazi-Soviet Pact  USSR joins the Allies Hitler b/l the Soviets could be defeated b/f the winter set in, he was wrong!Hitler b/l the Soviets could be defeated b/f the winter set in, he was wrong!  Russians lost 2 ½ million soldiers  Thousands of Germans froze to death No winter uniforms – Hitler thought Soviets would be defeated b/f winter cameNo winter uniforms – Hitler thought Soviets would be defeated b/f winter came

11. Pearl Harbor  December 7, 1941 – Japanese forces attack US naval base at Pearl Harbor Pearl Harbor in Hawaiian IslandsPearl Harbor in Hawaiian Islands Why?Why?  Economic sanctions US put on Japan Attack on Pearl Harbor forces the US to join in WWII (join the Allies)Attack on Pearl Harbor forces the US to join in WWII (join the Allies)  “…December 7, 1941 – a date which will live in infamy…”  Same day – Japan launches attacks on the US controlled Philippines

12. Pearl Harbor, 12-7-41