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1 World War II, The Allies defeated the Axis powers, the Jewish people suffered through the Holocaust. Europe and Japan were devastated by World War II. Using the sudden, mass attack called the blitzkrieg, Germany overruns much of Europe and North Africa.

2 Nonaggression pact—Germans & Soviets agree not to fight each other
Germany Sparks a New War in Europe Section-1 Secret Agreement Nonaggression pact—Germans & Soviets agree not to fight each other Agreement includes secret deal to split Poland

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4 September 1, 1939—Hitler launches invasion of Poland
Germany Sparks a New War in Europe Germany’s Lightning Attack September 1, 1939—Hitler launches invasion of Poland Britain & France declare war, but Poland falls quickly Blitzkrieg—lightning war— new military strategy Planes, tanks, infantry used to surprise enemy

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6 The Soviets Make Their Move
Soviets capture Lithuania, Latvia, Poland, resistance met in Finland Finland surrenders in March 1940

7 The Phony War French & British mobilize along French border & wait for German attack Many months of no action—the “phony war” In April 1940 Hitler attacks and quickly captures Denmark & Norway

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14 May 1940—Germany conquers Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg
The Fall of France Further Gains May 1940—Germany conquers Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg Soon after, German army reaches French coast

15 Germans trap British & French on coast at Dunkirk
The Fall of France Rescue at Dunkirk Germans trap British & French on coast at Dunkirk British Navy & civilians take ships to rescue soldiers

16 June 1940—France surrenders to Germany
The Fall of France France Falls June 1940—France surrenders to Germany Charles de Gaulle, French general, organizes opposition to Germany

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18 Winston Churchill—vows not to surrender
The Battle of Britain Winston Churchill—vows not to surrender Germany plans invasion of Britain; begins with air attacks in 1940 British use air force, radar, code-breaking to resist Battle of Britain—Air war that lasted until May 1941 Stunned by British resistance, Hitler calls off attacks

19 December 1940—British drive Italians back Erwin Rommel, German general
The Mediterranean and the Eastern Front Axis Forces Attack North Africa Mussolini, Italy at first neutral Mussolini declares war on France, Britain after German victory September 1940—Mussolini attacks British in North Africa Britain Strikes Back December 1940—British drive Italians back Erwin Rommel, German general In 1942, Rommel first retreats then succeeds against British Continued…

20 Hitler plans to invade Soviet Union; attacks Balkan countries
The Mediterranean and the Eastern Front {continued} The War in the Balkans Hitler plans to invade Soviet Union; attacks Balkan countries Hitler invades Yugoslavia & Greece in April 1941; both fall quickly

21 Hitler Invades the Soviet Union Germany invades USSR in June 1941
The Mediterranean and the Eastern Front {continued} Hitler Invades the Soviet Union Germany invades USSR in June 1941 Soviet troops burn land as they retreat; Germans move into Russia Germans stopped at Leningrad, forced to undertake long siege Germans almost capture Moscow

22 Most Americans want to avoid war
The United States Aids Its Allies American Policy Most Americans want to avoid war fear that if allies fall, U.S. would have to fight hopes to strengthen allies so they can resist Lend-Lease Act—U.S. loans weapons to countries fighting Germany Roosevelt and Churchill meet & issue statement of principles Atlantic Charter—supports free trade & right to form own government

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