The battles of WWII The Battle of Britain The Invasion of Russia & Pearl Harbor

After French Defeat

How Will Germany Invade? Operation Sea Lion

The Battle of Britain In the summer and fall of 1940, air forces clashed in the skies over the United Kingdom.In the summer and fall of 1940, air forces clashed in the skies over the United Kingdom. Germany attacked British air bases, military posts and, ultimately, its civilian population.Germany attacked British air bases, military posts and, ultimately, its civilian population. Germany’s aerial warfare branch (Luftwaffe) was unable to defeat the Royal Air Force (RAF).Germany’s aerial warfare branch (Luftwaffe) was unable to defeat the Royal Air Force (RAF).

Four Stages 1.The Channel Attacks (July 10 – August 11) a)Germany targets convoys in the English Channel. b)This was Germany’s biggest advantage because they had good range (short distance). c)RAF had a lot more distance to travel in order to protect their convoys.

Four Stages 2.Eagle Attack (August 11 – September 6) a)Germany attacks the airfields of the RAF in attempt to gain air supremacy.. b)German Soldiers are prepared at the French coast for Operation Sea Lion c)The British RADAR warning system combined with tight fighter control systems worked brilliantly – Germany fails to destroy the RADAR towers because they were difficult targets d)Britain bombs Berlin

Four Stages

Only fought in the air! Only fought in the air! Finally, Canada shows up! Finally, Canada shows up! Britain’s advanced technology helped them win: Britain’s advanced technology helped them win: RADAR RADAR Spitfire Fighter Planes Spitfire Fighter Planes First defeat against Hitler First defeat against Hitler Therefore… Therefore… Operation Sea Lion The Battle of Britain

In Action (Air Attack)

The battle of Britain

Can’t Move West? Move East! Unable to conquer Britain, Hitler turns his attention to the East. Unable to conquer Britain, Hitler turns his attention to the East. He launches the greatest offensive in history … He launches the greatest offensive in history …

Operation Barbarossa On June 22, 1941 – Germany invades Russia. On June 22, 1941 – Germany invades Russia. Why the delay? The Battle of Britain ended in October… Why the delay? The Battle of Britain ended in October… Germany was busy helping Italy battle it out with Greece…Germany was busy helping Italy battle it out with Greece…

Operation Barbarossa Why? Why? He is driven by his hate for communism, Slavs and Jews and his quest for more natural resources and living space for the German people.He is driven by his hate for communism, Slavs and Jews and his quest for more natural resources and living space for the German people. Hitler believed that Russia was “a house with rotten wood, If you kick in the door, the whole place would collapse”Hitler believed that Russia was “a house with rotten wood, If you kick in the door, the whole place would collapse”

Operation Barbarossa Lebensraum – German people had narrow boundaries… Hitler envied the British who had two continents of living pace (Australia and America) Hitler wanted the same… Lebensraum – German people had narrow boundaries… Hitler envied the British who had two continents of living pace (Australia and America) Hitler wanted the same… Plan: Reach Moscow in approximately 8 weeks! Kick the Soviet’s door down!Plan: Reach Moscow in approximately 8 weeks! Kick the Soviet’s door down!

Operation Barbarossa In the early stages, the Nazis scored amazing victories, however, they were stopped before they reached Moscow, the Soviet Capital.In the early stages, the Nazis scored amazing victories, however, they were stopped before they reached Moscow, the Soviet Capital. Assisted by: Romanian, Italians, Hungarian, Finnish, Slovaks, Croatian (but mainly German)Assisted by: Romanian, Italians, Hungarian, Finnish, Slovaks, Croatian (but mainly German)

German Army Divisions 4 million men (3 million of them are German) 1.North (attacked from the North) 2.Centre (Ukraine and Moscow) 3.South (Black Sea and Stalingrad) Within 3 months, Germans destroyed Soviet air and tank forces, enslaved and killed Russian prisoners of war.

Operation Barbarossa Joseph Stalin (the leader of the USSR) was willing to sacrifice anything to win and forced millions into military service (even women)Joseph Stalin (the leader of the USSR) was willing to sacrifice anything to win and forced millions into military service (even women) Russian soldiers who retreated or failed were killed, Russians who were captured without injury faced death if they came homeRussian soldiers who retreated or failed were killed, Russians who were captured without injury faced death if they came home

Operation Barbarossa Russia’s enormous size, horrible weather and vast amount of people gave them an advantage over GermanyRussia’s enormous size, horrible weather and vast amount of people gave them an advantage over Germany Eventually, Germany is divided by the Russian Red ArmyEventually, Germany is divided by the Russian Red Army

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Operation Barbarossa Could Hitler have defeated the Soviets with the 1,652 aircraft lost during the Battle of Britain?

In the Pacific Japan continues its march through ChinaJapan continues its march through China On Dec 7, 1941, Japan launches a full scale attack in every directionOn Dec 7, 1941, Japan launches a full scale attack in every direction They attacked islands in the pacific, Hong Kong (a British colony) and into Indochina (modern day Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos)They attacked islands in the pacific, Hong Kong (a British colony) and into Indochina (modern day Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos)

The Battle of Hong Kong Hong Kong was a British colony in Southern ChinaHong Kong was a British colony in Southern China Britain knew that if Japan attacked there would be no hopeBritain knew that if Japan attacked there would be no hope However, the British did not want to leave the colony without putting up a fightHowever, the British did not want to leave the colony without putting up a fight Therefore, the British government requested help from the Canadian ArmyTherefore, the British government requested help from the Canadian Army 2000 Canadians were sent to Hong Kong to defend2000 Canadians were sent to Hong Kong to defend

The Japanese attacked with a force of over 20,000 men and soon overwhelmed the British and Canadian defenders.The Japanese attacked with a force of over 20,000 men and soon overwhelmed the British and Canadian defenders. Although the Canadians fought bravely, they suffered heavy casualties and were forced to surrender when Hong Kong's government fell.Although the Canadians fought bravely, they suffered heavy casualties and were forced to surrender when Hong Kong's government fell. The Battle of Hong Kong

At Hong Kong, the Japanese routinely tortured and killed prisoners and civiliansAt Hong Kong, the Japanese routinely tortured and killed prisoners and civilians On Christmas day, 1941, the Japanese murdered dozens of nurses, doctors and wounded soldiers in a military hospital (The Christmas Day Massacre)On Christmas day, 1941, the Japanese murdered dozens of nurses, doctors and wounded soldiers in a military hospital (The Christmas Day Massacre) Canadians who were captured were sent back to Japan to work as slave laborers. They were denied proper food and medical care. Few of these men lived to see the end of the war.Canadians who were captured were sent back to Japan to work as slave laborers. They were denied proper food and medical care. Few of these men lived to see the end of the war. The Battle of Hong Kong

Prisoners of War and the Battle of Hong Kong

Pearl Harbor

Pacific Ocean

Pearl Harbor

America Declares War

Attack on Pearl Harbor

#ThrowbackThursday Germany is defeated at the Battle of Britain (only air planes, Canada’s first combat, Germany’s first loss) Germany is defeated at the Battle of Britain (only air planes, Canada’s first combat, Germany’s first loss) Germany attacks North Africa Germany attacks North Africa Germany invades Russia but is stopped outside Moscow Germany invades Russia but is stopped outside Moscow Japan attacks in every direction Japan attacks in every direction Japan hits Hong Kong (Canada’s first ground combat. Canadians are tortured, killed and captured) Japan hits Hong Kong (Canada’s first ground combat. Canadians are tortured, killed and captured) Japan hits Pearl harbor (USA enters war) Japan hits Pearl harbor (USA enters war)