1. NOTES-CHECK #s 26 – 30 TOMORROW
February 2, 2017
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NOTES #31: How was World War II fought? (Part 2)
NOTES-CHECK #s 26 – 30 TOMORROW

2. How was World War II fought (Part 2)? Notes #31

3. With the help of the U.S., the Allies began to push back the Axis Powers.

4. Allied invasion of Sicily (Operation Husky) (1943)
In 1943, the Allies invaded Italy, which resulted in Benito Mussolini being forced out of power and Italy’s surrender to the Allies.
Benito Mussolini
executed (1945)
Allied invasion of Sicily (Operation Husky) (1943)

5. The large size and harsh winter climate of the Soviet Union allowed it to defend itself against Germany and led to Germany’s retreat in 1943.

6. D-Day (June 6, 1944); over 6,600 American casualties
On D-Day in 1944, the Allies began invading France and freeing it from German control, . . .
D-Day (June 6, 1944); over 6,600 American casualties

7. . . . which forced Germany to fight a two-front war (East and West).
Battle of the Bulge (1944 – 45)

8. Hitler commits suicide Germany officially surrenders (May 7, 1945)
Following the death of Adolf Hitler, Germany surrendered to the Allies in 1945, which ended WWII in Europe.
Hitler commits suicide
(April 30, 1945)
Germany officially surrenders (May 7, 1945)