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World War II 1939-1945 Standard 10.8.3. Identify and locate the Allied and Axis powers on a map and discuss the major turning points of the war, the principal.

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1 World War II 1939-1945 Standard 10.8.3

2 Identify and locate the Allied and Axis powers on a map and discuss the major turning points of the war, the principal theaters of conflict, key strategic decisions, and the resulting war conferences and political resolutions, with emphasis on the importance of geographic factors.

3 Declaration of World War II~ Sept 3 rd 1939

4 The Alliance System Axis Powers –Germany, Italy, & Japan Allied Powers –Britain & France

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7 Check for Understanding Who declared war on Germany after the invasion of Poland?

8 The Phony War 7 months nothing happened April 1940 Hitler launched a blitzkrieg against Denmark & Norway. –Hitler swept through Holland, Belgium, and Luxembourg.

9 The Fall of France Maginot Line~ French/British troops wait for attack Hitler’s surprise –The Ardennes Forest Miracle at Dunkirk –Trapped between Nazi army & English Channel Britain saved 300,000 French troops

10 June 22 1940 - France surrendered

11 Britain Stands Alone ~ Battle of Britain Prime Minister~ Winston Churchill –…”We shall never surrender” Operation Sea Lion-1940 (Hitler’s plan for Britain) –Air Battle (Luftwaffe & the Royal Air Force (RAF)) Goal: Make Britain surrender

12 Check for Understanding Where was the Battle of Britain fought?

13 The Blitz (1940-1941) Germany bombed London & other British cities for 127 nights Development of radar-late 1930s Possession of a German code-making machine (Enigma) Operation Sea lion FAILED

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15 Battle of Britain called off (May 10, 1941) focus on Eastern Europe Proved that Hitler’s advances could be blocked. “We shall defend our island, whatever the cost may be. We shall fight on the beaches, we shall fight on the landing grounds, we shall fight in the fields, and streets, we shall fight in the hills; we shall never surrender.” Churchill

16 Axis Armies Expand Germany’s General Erwin Rommel (the desert fox) –Very successful in N. Africa Italy (with help) took over Greece & Yugoslavia Bulgaria & Hungary joined the Axis Powers (1941)

17 Ticket out the Door Review what you learned today… Miracle at Dunkirk The Blitz Battle of Britain Fall of France

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