1. World War II Strategies and Battles VUS.11b - describing and locating the major battles and turning points of the war in North Africa, Europe, and the Pacific, including Midway, Stalingrad, the Normandy landing (D-Day), and Truman’s decision to use the atomic bomb to force the surrender of Japan.

2. Allied Strategy “Defeat Hitler First” Most (not all) American Military were targeted for Europe Success achieved May 8, 1945 V-E Day

3. Allied Strategy In the Pacific “Island Hopping” Campaign Seizing islands closer and closer to Japan and using them as bases for air attacks Cut off supplies through submarine warfare against Japanese ships

4. Axis Strategy Germany Defeat Soviet Union quickly Gain control of Soviet oil fields Defeat Britain through bombing campaign & submarine warfare Do all this before U.S. made a difference

5. Axis Strategy Japan Following Pearl Harbor… Invaded Philipines and Indonesia Planned to invade Australia and Hawaii Hoped U.S. would accept Japanese dominance in S.E. Asia and Pacific instead of fighting costly and bloody war in Pacific

6. Battles - Timeline Who – List who took part in the battle (countries & important leaders) What – What type of battle was it? (air, sea, land) What happened in the battle? When – Identify the time frame of the battle. Where – Explain the location of the battle. Why – Explain why this battle was significant. Include death toll.