1. A short overview of the war
World War II
A short overview of the war

2. Causes of World War II
World War I - After this war too much was left unresolved and most of the blame was placed on Germany. Germans were made to feel ashamed.
The Great Depression - When the stock market in the US crashed so did the German Economy. Most people were out of work which made life very difficult and made people have little faith in the democracy that was governing them at the time.

3. Causes of World War II Cont.
Germany’s Invasion of Poland - In Sept. Of 1939 German forces took control of Poland causing Great Britain (England) & France to declare war on Germany.

4. Who was Involved?
World War II was fought from Sept. 1, Sept. 2,1945. There were two major groups involved.
Allied Powers - Great Britain (England), France, Soviet Union (Russia), and The United States.
Axis Powers - Germany, Italy and Japan

5. Where was the War Fought?
There were several areas in the world where it was fought.
The European Theater - Battles that were fought in European nations and Russian territories mainly against Germany and Italy.
The Pacific Theater - Battles that were fought on the islands in the Pacific Ocean, China and South East Asia mainly against Japan.

6. Where was the War Fought? Cont.
Northern Africa - Areas that were controlled by France had now been taken over by Germany and Italy.

7. World War II Tech Adv
World War II saw a great advancement in weaponry.
Machine Guns - Improved greatly
and could hold and fire more bullets
than earlier versions.
Tanks - Improved and were more
durable than earlier ones.

8. World War II Tech Adv Cont.
Planes - Were improved and were
used much more in this war.
Battleships - Were improved and
would play a big part in the fight
against Japan in the pacific.

9. Important Dates: Beginning of the War
Great Britain (England) and France begin fighting Germany after it invaded Poland in 1939.
France Surrenders to Germany
on June 22,1940 and will not be
freed until 1944.

10. Beginning of the War Cont.
Russia had a treaty with the Nazis until they attacked them in 1941.
The US enters the war after
Pearl Harbor is attacked by the
Japanese Empire on Dec 7, 1941.

11. Allies Begin to Win US and Allies invade Normandy,
France on June 6,1944, also known
as D-Day, to gain back
control of the country.
This successful invasion helps to start bringing an end to the war.

12. End of the War In May of 1945 Germany Surrenders to the Allies.
In August of 1945 the US drops
the secretive atomic bombs on the
cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki
to force Japan to surrender.
Japan officially surrenders on Sept 2, 1945.

13. Outcomes of The War
United Nations was formed to replace failed League of Nations and is still operational today.
Nuremberg Trials were held to hold Nazi Officers accountable for their war crimes.

14. Leaders of the Axis Powers
Adolf Hitler - Leader/Dictator of Germany
from , Nazi Party founding member
responsible for the Holocaust and the deaths
of millions of innocent people.

15. Leaders of the Axis Powers Cont.
Benito Mussolini - Fascist Leader of Italy
from Became Allies with Nazi
Germany during WW II.

16. Leaders of the Axis Powers Cont.
Emperor Hirohito - Emperor of Japan
from Became Allies with
Italy and Germany during WW II.
Invaded many islands in the Pacific
ocean and approved the bombing of
Pearl Harbor.

17. Leaders of the Allied Powers
Franklin D Roosevelt - President of
The US from Was in
office for the majority of WW II
until his death in April of 1945 A few
months before WW II ended.

18. Leaders of the Allied Powers
Harry S. Truman - President of
The US from Took
over the presidency after FDR
died. Was the President who
made the final decision to drop
atomic bomb in Japan to bring
and end to WW II.

19. Leaders of the Allied Powers
Winston Churchill - British Prime
Minister from and again
from

20. Leaders of the Allied Powers
Joseph Stalin - Leader of the
Soviet Union from
Joined allies in 1941 after Nazi
Germany invaded Russia.

21. Leaders of the Allied Powers
Charles de Gaulle
France’s minister for National Defense and War June 1940
French General who led the French in their fight against Germany
After WW II he became President of France,