World War II

By AlysonShoemaker

  • German Blitzkrieg

    German Blitzkrieg
    1.Germany quickly overran much of Europe and was victorious for more than 2 years.
    2. The Blitzkrieg is a military tactic designed to create a disorganization among enemy forces
    3.Germany attacked by using the lighting war.

  • Germany's Invasion of Poland

    Germany's Invasion of Poland
    1. Germany invaded poland becuase Adolf Hitler claimed it was a defensive action. 2.Germany invaded all of poland and eventually the polish army was defeated 3.Germany lost alot of territory to poland

  • The Fall of Paris

    The Fall of Paris
    1.Germany wanted to control Paris
    2.Over 2 million people flead the city
    3.Germany took over

  • Pearl Harbor

    Pearl Harbor
    1.Pearl Harbor was bombed by the Japenese
    2. The bombing killed more than 2,300 Americans
    3. The U.S refused to supply Japan with oil

  • Battle of Midway

    Battle of Midway
    1. Acrucial and decisive naval battle in the Pacific Theatre of WWII
    2. Japanese fleet northeast of Midway 3.Japan broke the naval code

  • D-Day (Normandy Invasion)

    D-Day (Normandy Invasion)
    1. Allied powerscrossed the english chqannel and landed on the beaches of Normandy 2.Hitlers army controlled most of mainland Europe
    2. D-Day forced the Germans to fight a two front war again.

  • Battle of Iow Jima

    Battle of Iow Jima
    1.America invaded the island that was vital to Japan
    2.The island was desired for a place for B;29 Bombers
    3.Americans lost 5,900 dead and 17,400 injured

  • VE Day

    VE Day
    1.A public holiday celebrated on may 8th to mark acceptance by the allies of ww2
    2.VE day announced the end of ww2 in Europe
    3. Had a big influence on countries against Germany in WW2

  • Battle of Okinawa

    Battle of Okinawa
    1.Allies invaded Okinawa in hopes of gaining land
    2.15,000 deaths
    3.largest amphious landing in ww2

  • Dropping of the Atomic Bomb

    Dropping of the Atomic Bomb
    1.The U.S. dropped two atomic bombs on Japan
    2.Truman wanted to protect his people
    3.Thousands of people were killed or effected with radiation

  • VJ Day

    VJ Day
    1.Japans surrender was announced after U.S. dropped 100,000 tons of explosives on more than 60 Japanese cities

  • Battle of the Bulge

    Battle of the Bulge
    1.The last major offensive war, operation mist.
    2.It was an attempt to put the allied front line west from northeren
    3.100,000 Germen men died