1. World War II and Its Aftermath
Section 3: The Allies Turn the Tide
Witness History Audio: Support the War!
All-Out War
The U.S. and Great Britain directed economic resources into the war effort and limited the rights of citizens and freedom of the press. Japanese Americans and German refugees in Britain suffered for their heritage. Women filled many war industry jobs as men joined the military.
Notes: Listen to the Witness History audio. Then read aloud the main idea for each subheading in this section and show the related visuals.
After listening to the Witness History audio, ask, “What will the Allies need to carry out this great effort?” (raw materials and workers) “With so many men going to fight in the war, who will fill the need for workers?” (women)
When showing Color Transparency 176, have students also look at the British poster on the previous page. Discuss how posters, advertisements, and movies helped to instill patriotism and a desire to cooperate in the war effort.
When showing Color Transparency 177, ask a volunteer to read the description of the battle from the text. As the student reads each sentence, point to the map to show where the action took place. Then use the lesson suggested in the transparency book to guide a discussion.
Color Transparency 176: World War II Poster
Note Taking Transparency 173
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2. World War II and Its Aftermath
Section 3: The Allies Turn the Tide
The Allies Forge Ahead
In 1942 and 1943, the Allies won victories in the Pacific, North Africa, Italy, the Soviet Union, and France. Both Japan and Nazi Germany were put on the defensive as the U.S. pushed across North Africa and into Italy and also island-hopped across the Pacific and Soviet troops began advancing into Eastern Europe.
Notes: Listen to the Witness History audio. Then read aloud the main idea for each subheading in this section and show the related visuals.
After listening to the Witness History audio, ask, “What will the Allies need to carry out this great effort?” (raw materials and workers) “With so many men going to fight in the war, who will fill the need for workers?” (women)
When showing Color Transparency 176, have students also look at the British poster on the previous page. Discuss how posters, advertisements, and movies helped to instill patriotism and a desire to cooperate in the war effort.
When showing Color Transparency 177, ask a volunteer to read the description of the battle from the text. As the student reads each sentence, point to the map to show where the action took place. Then use the lesson suggested in the transparency book to guide a discussion.
Color Transparency 177: Battle of Stalingrad
Geography Interactive: World War II in Europe and North Africa
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3. World War II and Its Aftermath
Section 3: The Allies Turn the Tide
The Allies Push Toward Germany
The Allies invaded the coast of Normandy on June 6, 1944, and after a costly battle headed toward Paris. The Germans retreated and France was soon free. An intensive bombing campaign crippled Germany’s industries and devastated many of its cities. Because Churchill and Roosevelt needed Stalin’s help to win the war, they agreed to many of his demands regarding the annexation and determination of lands in Asia and Eastern Europe.
Notes: Listen to the Witness History audio. Then read aloud the main idea for each subheading in this section and show the related visuals.
After listening to the Witness History audio, ask, “What will the Allies need to carry out this great effort?” (raw materials and workers) “With so many men going to fight in the war, who will fill the need for workers?” (women)
When showing Color Transparency 176, have students also look at the British poster on the previous page. Discuss how posters, advertisements, and movies helped to instill patriotism and a desire to cooperate in the war effort.
When showing Color Transparency 177, ask a volunteer to read the description of the battle from the text. As the student reads each sentence, point to the map to show where the action took place. Then use the lesson suggested in the transparency book to guide a discussion.
Witness History Video: Triumph at Normandy
History Interactive: D-Day
QuickTake Section Quiz
Progress Monitoring Transparency
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4. World War II and Its Aftermath: Section 3
Color Transparency 176: World War II Poster
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5. World War II and Its Aftermath: Section 3
Note Taking Transparency 173
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6. World War II and Its Aftermath: Section 3
Note Taking Transparency 177: Battle of Stalingrad
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7. World War II and Its Aftermath: Section 3
Progress Monitoring Transparency
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