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The War Ends

This document delves into the tactical strategies employed by the Allies to invade Germany and defeat Japan during World War II. It outlines the significant events including the Battle of the Bulge and the fall of Nazi Germany, as well as the pivotal battles in the Pacific Theater such as Midway and the use of island hopping. Furthermore, it examines the creation of the United Nations and the significance of war crimes trials post-war. Key focus areas include civilian impacts from bombings in Japan and the decision to use atomic weapons, culminating in the formal end of WWII on August 14, 1945.

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The War Ends

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  1. The War Ends Ch. 20.5

  2. Objectives • Explain the tactics used to invade Germany and to Defeat Japan. • Outline the reasons the Allies created the United Nations and held war crimes trials.

  3. Battle of Bulge & Fall of Nazi Germany

  4. The Asian Theater I. Asian Theater A. Battle of Midway 1. Naval Battle B. Island Hopping 1. Philippines 2. New Guinea 3. Solomon Islands

  5. Frontline Civilians: Bombing of Cities II. Bombing A. Japan 1. Fire Bombings ex.) Tokyo 2. Atomic Bombs a. Hiroshima (Aug 6) b. Nagasaki (Aug 9) *Fat Man *Little Boy

  6. End of WWII III. End of WWII A. Harry S. Truman 1. Atomic Weapons or Troop Assault - Hiroshima - Nagasaki Aug. 14th, 1945 = End of War

  7. United Nations IV. United Nations A. 50 Countries 1. General Assembly 2. Security Council a. 11 members -U.S., G.B., USSR, France, China ** purpose = promote peace

  8. Homework! Pg. 650-651 #’s 1-20

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