The Battlefields of WWII Mr. Williams 10 th Grade U.S. History

How did mobilization effect our economy? What steps did the government take to make sure we were ready for war? Any negative? What were citizens asked to do to make sure we had enough?

Dwight D. Eisenhower Commander of Operation Torch in the North African Theatre of the war Later he would become supreme Allied Commander in Europe

Operation Torch Invasion of Morocco and Algeria Roosevelt sent troops there in November of 1942 to help the Allies maintain control of Suez Canal Needed this to maintain water route to transport oil and to make a push towards Italy

“Americans play to win at all times. I wouldn't give a hoot and hell for a man who lost and laughed. That's why Americans have never lost nor ever lose a war.” “Battle is the most magnificent competition in which a human being can indulge. It brings out all that is best; it removes all that is base. All men are afraid in battle. The coward is the one who lets his fear overcome his sense of duty. Duty is the essence of manhood.”

George S. Patton Tank Commander Helped lead Allied forces to victory in Northern Africa, Italy, Battle of the Bulge and invasion of France May 1943, Germans surrender in Africa

Tuskegee Airmen The Tuskegee Airmen were the first African American military aviators in the United States armed forces Provided Air Support in both North Africa, Sicily, and Italy Completed over 200 missions

Omar Bradley Led American troops as part of Operation Overlord which was the planned invasion of France D-Day: June 6, 1944 troops landed and invaded beaches at Normandy

“Two hundred yards out, we took a direct hit…Somehow or other, the ramp door opened up…and the men in front were being struck by machine-gun fire. Everyone started to jump off into the water…The tide was moving us so rapidly…We could grab out on some of those underwater obstructions and mines built on telephone poles and girders, and hang on. We’d take cover, then make a dash thorough the surf to the next one, fifty fee beyond.”

D-Day 160,000 Allied Troops 5,000 Ships, 13,000 Aircrafts More than 9,000 casualties From this point, Allies could launch final push against Hitler in Europe

Battle of the Bulge December 16, 1944-January 1945 Last German Reserves were gone, Luftwaffe had been broken, German army in the west mostly defeated, Eastern Front open for Russians to take