1. The Events of World War II I. Acts of Aggression B. Germany annexes Austria Unopposed because majority of Austrians spoke German. C.Munich Conference “I have secured peace in our time.” --Neville Chamberlain Map

2. D. Germany takes over Czechoslovakia Hitler violates Munich agreement and conquers ALL of Czech. “Gee, go figure!” MAP

3. II. The War Begins A.German / Soviet Non-aggression Pact Germany – avoids a two front war like in WWI. Soviet Union - Agrees to split up Poland with Germany. B. Germany invades Poland clipclip “Blitzkrieg” warfare- Fast and forceful land air assault conquers a weaker Poland in a few weeks. FRANCE and BRITAIN declare war on Germany.

4. BACK OFFENSIVE FRANCE DUNKIRK SOVIETS SOUTHERN Back in Europe D-Day Aggression 2

5. C.American neutrality – During 20’s and 30’s American remained a neutral nation. No interest in foreign affairs/ Great Depression.

6. III. “Germany on the Offensive” A.Invasion of Denmark and Norway- Set up air bases to attack Great Britain. MAP B. Invasion of The Netherlands, Belgium, Luxemburg. On the way to France. “I’ll take one Finland too please.” -Adolf Hitler

7. IV. The German Empire Expands A.Invasion of France (Paris Falls) Blitzkrieg forces France to surrender. MAP

8. B.Evacuation of Dunkirk- 300,000 Allied soldiers escape to Britain to fight another day. MAP

9. C.Battle of Britain British Air force “holds” against Germany. “Never in the field of human conflict, was so much owed by so many to so few.” - Winston Churchill D. Germany invades the Soviet Union. Hitler breaks his promise. MAP Clip

10. E.The Southern Front “The all fall down.” Hungary, Yugoslavia, Romania, Bulgaria, Greece, Morocco, Algeria, Libya, Egypt. MAP

11. VIII. Meanwhile back in Europe, “The Tide Begins to Turn.” A.Stalingrad- Soviets turn back Germany and begin to push westward. B. North Africa- U.S. and British soldiers force surrender of Germany in North Africa. C. Sicily / Italy – U.S. troops force surrender of Italy. Map

12. IX. “Taking Back Fortress Europe.” MAP

13. What would you do? A Adv: Weaker Defense Dis: Little surprise element B Adv. More Surprise; Close to urban GB Dis: Hilly terrain; Strong defenses C Adv:Surprise; Friendly terrain Dis: Strong forces D Adv:Very friendly terrain Not heavily defended Dis: No surprise Easily supported

14. What they faced.

15. X. “Closing in on Berlin” A.“Operation Dragoon” The race to Berlin to squeeze the Germans. B.Battle of the Bulge Hitler’s last effort to defend Germany. C. V-E Day Germany signs surrender papers!!!