1) Repel Axis forces in Africa 2) Conquer Italy 3) Liberate France 4) Conquer Germany

On December 16th, 1944 the Germans began an offensive into the Ardennes Forest along the German-Belgian border.

Because the area was so densely forested the allies chose not to defend it heavily. The German’s goal was to reach the sea, trap four allied armies, and force peace on the Western front.

Even though the German offensive achieved total surprise and was carried out in snow and sub-freezing temperatures, the Allied troops fought fiercely to avoid giving up ground.

Within three days, the determined American stand, and the arrival of powerful reinforcements from Patton’s 3 rd Army, ensured that the ambitious German goal was far beyond reach.

After the battle the Allies pushed into Germany.

- On December 16th, 1944 the Germans began an offensive into the Ardennes Forest along the German-Belgian border. - The German’s goal was to reach the sea, trap four allied armies, and force peace on the Western Front. - Within three days the determined American stand and the arrival of powerful reinforcements from Patton’s 3rd Army ensured that the ambitious German goal was far beyond reach. - After the battle the Allies pushed into Germany

By the end of 1944 Allied Soviet forces had pushed deep into Germany

Along the way they liberated Concentration Camps in Poland and Germany

Meanwhile, the Allies in the West were also advancing rapidly

On April 20 th, 1945 Stalin ordered his troops to take Berlin and push as far west as possible BATCHELORS BEARD IS HOT

By April 30 th, Soviet troops had pushed into the center of Berlin and were prepared to take the Führerbunker

Hitler quickly married his long time mistress Eva Braun. They both then committed suicide...

Adolf Hitler - By the end of 1944 Allied Soviet forces had pushed deep into Germany - They liberated Concentration Camps in Poland and Germany - Meanwhile, the Allies in the west were also advancing rapidly - On April 20th, 1945 Stalin ordered his troops to take Berlin and push as far West as possible - By April 30th, 1945, Soviet troops had pushed into the center of Berlin and were prepared to take the Führerbunker - Hitler quickly married his long time mistress Eva Braun. They then both committed suicide

FDR won his fourth presidential election in 1944 despite failing health. Fear that he would die in office prompted the Democratic Party to choose little known, and anti-Soviet, senator Harry S. Truman as his running mate.

On March 30th, 1944 FDR was resting in a chair while having his portrait painted. He began to complain of a headache and suddenly slumped over. Doctors found the cause of death to be a massive cerebral hemorrhage.

During his 12 years as president, FDR had been one of the most beloved in history…thousands came out to watch his funeral procession

FDR did not live long enough to see his ultimate goal: The end of WWII

Franklin Delano Roosevelt - FDR won his fourth presidential election in 1944 despite failing health. Fear that he would die in office prompted the Democratic Party to choose little known, and anti-Soviet, Senator Harry S. Truman as his running mate. - On March 30th, 1945 FDR was resting in a chair having his portrait painted. - He began to complain of a headache and suddenly slumped over. - Doctors found the cause of death to be a massive cerebral hemorrhage. - During his 12 years as president, FDR had been one of the most beloved in history - He did not live long enough to see his ultimate goal: the end of WWII

First off, some background: V-E Day stands for: “Victory in Europe Day”

Remember, on April 30 th, 1945, Hitler committed suicide as Soviet troops entered Berlin

Shortly after, Germany was under Soviet control Raising the Soviet flag over the Reichstag

On May 8 th, 1945, newspapers around the world reported “V-E Day”

Truman, Churchill, Stalin, and de Gaulle announced together that the war in Europe was over I didn’t do anything…but ok! Go our team! Hip hip hurrah! Huzzah!

1) Repel Axis forces in Africa 2) Conquer Italy 3) Liberate France 4) Conquer Germany

But, the United States still had business to attend to in the Pacific

- V-E Day stands for Victory In Europe Day - Remember, on April 30th, 1945, Hitler committed suicide as Soviet troops entered Berlin - Shortly after, Germany was under Soviet control - On May 8 th, 1945 newspapers around the world reported “V-E Day” - Truman, Churchill, Stalin, and de Gaulle announced together that the war in Europe was over. - But, the United States still had business to attend to in the Pacific