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Chapter 25 explores America's mobilization for World War II, highlighting the crucial roles of the Selective Service, women in the workforce exemplified by "Rosie the Riveter," and advancements in technology and production. It discusses the establishment of the Office of Scientific Research and Development (OSRD), the Manhattan Project, and key figures like Eisenhower, MacArthur, and the Tuskegee Airmen. The chapter also delves into pivotal battles, including D-Day, the Battle of Midway, and the impacts of atomic weaponry, reflecting on the broader implications of nuclear proliferation and leadership during wartime.
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Chapter 25 America Mobilizes for war
Production in America • Prefab Construction • Labor force kicked in and women went to work – “Rosie the Riveter”
Technologies role in World War IIPresident set up the OSRD – Office of Scientific Research and Development
Two Commanding Officers leading the way through EuropeOmar Bradley George Patton
Two Military Leader in the PacificDouglas MacArthur Chester A. Nimitz
Atomic Destruction10 Kiloton 1 Megaton 20 Megaton1) 0.5 Miles 2.5 Miles 8.75 Miles2) 1 Mile 3.75 Miles 14 Miles3) 1.75 Miles 6.5 Miles 27 Miles4) 2.5 Miles 7.75 Miles 31 Miles5) 3 Miles 10 Miles 35 MilesAirburst – 1,980 Feet Airburst – 8,000 Feet Airburst – 17,500 Feet1) Vaporization Point – Everything is Vaporized by the atomic blast 98% Fatalities Over pressure=25psi wind Velocity=320mph2) Total Destruction – All structures above ground destroyed 90% Fatalities Overpressure=17psi Wind Velocity=2903) Severe Blast Damage – Factories and large scale buildings collapse. Damage Bridges. Rivers flow counter current. 65% Fatalities Overpressure=9psi Wind Velocity= 260mph
Atomic Explosion Cont’d10 Kiloton 1 Megaton 20 Megaton1) 0.5 Miles 2.5 Miles 8.75 Miles2) 1 Mile 3.75 Miles 14 Miles3) 1.75 Miles 6.5 Miles 27 Miles4) 2.5 Miles 7.75 Miles 31 Miles5) 3 Miles 10 Miles 35 Miles4) Severe Heat Damage – Everything Flammable Burns. People in area suffocate due to the fact that most available oxygen is consumed by the fires. 50% Fatalities 45% Injured Overpressure=6psi wind Velocity=140 mph5) Severe Fire and Wind Damage – Residency structures are severely damaged. People are blown around. 2nd and 3rd degree burns suffered by most survivors. 15% Dead 50% Injured Overpressure=3psi Wind Velocity=98 mph
The Threat that is posed by Nuclear weapons Nuclear Proliferation will take over the world
Yalta Conference • Roosevelt was mediator between Churchill and Stalin • USSR wanted to divide Germany into military zones • USSR agreed to join in the war in the pacific • Establishment of the United Nations
Nuremberg Trials • German Officials put on trial for their role in the genocide policy adopted by Hilter against the Jews
