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World War II: From Appeasement to Invasion

Explore the events leading to World War II, from appeasement to the invasion of Poland. Learn about key players, strategies, and advancements in warfare during this turbulent time in history.

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World War II: From Appeasement to Invasion

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  1. Bell Ringer Question #9 (2/20 & 2/21) • By agreeing to Hitler’s demand for land, Britain and France used:A. ConstraintB. RestraintC. AppeasementD. Arraignment • Why did Britain adopt of policy of ________ toward Hitler? Give one example of an action or inaction that demonstrates this • In the 1930’s, Italy showed it’s aggression when it took over a country called:A. FranceB. EthiopiaC. South AfricaD. Zimbabwe

  2. World War II Begins

  3. Goals Of Fascism • Political Power • Improve Economic Conditions • Gain Territory • Promise Stability • Increase Nationalism

  4. Nonaggression Pact: Nazi-Soviet Pact • Pact between Stalin and Hitler • Stated Germans & Soviets, which were enemies, would never fight each other

  5. Hitler Invades Poland • Hitler uses Blitzkrieg- "Lightning War”: A military strategy used as surprise attack to overwhelm. • 1939: Great Britain & France declare war

  6. Allied Powers • Great Britain (England) • U.S. • France • China • Soviet Union (Russia) • Axis powers • Japan • Italy • Germany Axis V. Allied Powers

  7. Germany Takes France • General Degaulle- French General- leads resistance • Mussolini joins the war

  8. Battle of Britain • Germany invades Great Britain • Great Britain resists • Winston Churchill:Prime Minister of Great Britain

  9. Invasions • Italy attacks North Africa • Operation Barbarossa:Germany invades the Soviet Union (1941)

  10. *Pick THREE Modern Warfare of WWII Aircraft carriers: easier to transport airplanes Radar to detect planes: could tell the number, speed, and direction of incoming planes Improved airplanes: jets introduced, large bomber airplanes could bomb cities Sonar to detect submarines: could warn about aircraft attacks, and to counter ships • Machine Guns: Accuracy and distance improved, less heating problems • Walkie-talkies: Better communication such as talking in trenches • Fast-moving armored trucks: Easier to operate in trenches • Deadlier Bombs: self guided missiles, compass and timer guided missiles • Medical Advances to Treat Wounds: penicillin used, surgical innovations

  11. Creating a Postcard • You will be getting into groups to create a postcard to show different parts of the war.-Must use a title-Picture on the front-Stamp on the back-Key points of your paragraph and describe your picture on the back.

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