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The Winter War began in November 1940 when the Soviet Union attacked Finland in an attempt to gain naval bases and territory. Despite being outnumbered, Finnish forces used guerrilla-style "motti" tactics to isolate Soviet groups and inflict heavy casualties. By February, the Soviets broke through the main defensive line, and in March 1940 Finland was forced to cede the territory originally demanded by the Soviet Union to end the war.
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The document summarizes key events of World War 2, the Cold War, and decolonization. It describes Hitler's rise to power in Germany and the Axis invasion of multiple countries. It then discusses the Allied victory, with the US and Soviet Union joining the war. The start of the Cold War is outlined, with the division of Europe and nuclear arms race between the US and USSR. Decolonization led many colonies to gain independence, though sometimes resulted in civil wars or new dictatorships.
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1) Germany invaded Poland in September 1939, starting World War 2 in Europe. They used new blitzkrieg tactics involving planes, tanks and infantry to quickly conquer territories.
2) Germany then invaded Denmark and Norway in April 1940, and went on to defeat France the same month, occupying large areas of Western Europe.
3) With Western Europe under German control, Britain remained the sole major Allied power fighting Germany as the war expanded to North Africa and the Eastern Front with the invasion of the Soviet Union in 1941.
32.1 hitler's lightning war
Germany invaded Poland in September 1939, starting World War 2 in Europe. Using their new blitzkrieg strategy of coordinated air and land attacks, Germany quickly conquered Poland, Denmark, Norway, the Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, and France in 1940. Britain resisted a German invasion attempt. In North Africa, Italy invaded Egypt while Germany sent troops led by Rommel to aid Italy against the British. By April 1941, Germany had also conquered Yugoslavia and Greece to secure its southern flank before invading the Soviet Union. Though initially successful, the German invasion of the Soviet Union eventually stalled at Moscow and Leningrad. The US aided the Allies through the Lend-Lease program and the Atlantic Charter between Roosevelt and Churchill outlined democratic principles
World war ii power point
World War II was a global war lasting from 1939-1945. It involved most of the world's nations who split into two military alliances: the Allies and the Axis powers. The war resulted in over 60 million deaths, including over 6 million Jews killed in the Holocaust. The war ended with the defeat of the Axis powers and the establishment of the United Nations to promote international cooperation and prevent future conflicts.
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1) Several dictators rose to power in the 1930s and threatened world peace, including Stalin in the Soviet Union, Mussolini in Italy, and Hitler in Germany.
2) Hitler began expanding German territory by annexing Austria and parts of Czechoslovakia. Britain and France appeased him with the Munich Pact despite warnings it would lead to war.
3) Hitler launched WWII by invading Poland in 1939. The Soviet Union also invaded Poland and the two countries later signed a non-aggression pact. Germany then conquered several European countries using blitzkrieg warfare.
4) Under Hitler, the systematic genocide of Jewish people and other groups known as the Holocaust resulted in the murders of over 11 million people
WWII in Europe
Hitler invaded Poland in September 1939, starting World War 2 in Europe. In June 1941, Hitler broke the Nazi-Soviet pact by invading the Soviet Union, opening a second front in the war in Eastern Europe. By 1943, the Allies had driven German and Italian forces from North Africa and pushed them up Italy. The Allies then planned Operation Overlord, the Normandy invasion of German-occupied France for June 1944. Through deception operations, the Allies were able to surprise the Germans with the timing and location of the invasion.
Road to War
The document summarizes the rise of fascism in Europe in the 1930s and the path to war. It describes how Germany, Italy, and Japan invaded neighboring countries and withdrew from the League of Nations. Britain and France pursued a policy of appeasement by allowing Germany to annex parts of Czechoslovakia. Isolationism in the US grew due to the Great Depression and events of WWI. FDR began preparing the US for potential war by increasing defense spending in 1940 despite America First Committee opposition to intervention. WWII began with the Nazi invasion of Poland in 1939.
Johnson Megan
The document provides an overview of key topics related to World War 1, including:
1) The main causes of World War 1 which were nationalism, imperialism, militarism, and alliances between European powers.
2) Key events during the war such as the Zimmermann Telegram, trench warfare, and the United States' entry into the war in 1917.
3) The outcome of World War 1 including Germany's defeat, the Treaty of Versailles which imposed punishments on Germany, and the creation of new countries and boundaries in Europe and the Middle East.
World War II (1939-1945)-1.ppt
World War II was caused by resentment over the Treaty of Versailles, the rise of dictators like Hitler, Mussolini, and Japanese military leaders, and the policy of appeasement. The war began when Germany invaded Poland in 1939. The US initially remained neutral but entered the war after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941. During the war, the Allied and Axis powers battled on two main fronts in Europe/North Africa and the Pacific. Key events and battles included D-Day, the Battle of the Bulge, and the Allied invasion of Normandy which ultimately led to the defeat of Germany in 1945.
Major Battles WW2 and End of the War.ppt
The document provides background information on the causes and early warfare of World War II. It discusses the Treaty of Versailles and how it created resentment in Germany. It also discusses the worldwide economic depression of the 1930s and the rise of totalitarian regimes like Nazi Germany, fascist Italy, and communist USSR. Specifically, it describes the personalities and rise to power of Hitler, Mussolini, and Stalin. It then outlines some of the major battles and events of WWII in Europe, including Germany's early victories and invasions, the turning point at Stalingrad, D-Day, and the final push to victory. It concludes with discussions of the Yalta and Potsdam conferences, the formation of the UN, and postwar tensions that
World war ii
The document summarizes key events in Europe and Asia leading up to World War 2, including the rise of fascist regimes in Germany, Italy and Japan and their acts of aggression in the 1930s. It also covers the outbreak of war in 1939 after Germany invaded Poland, as well as early victories by Germany using blitzkrieg tactics. The summary concludes with Allied counterattacks against the Axis powers from 1942 onward across multiple fronts.
Melissa Pogrant
The document discusses several key causes and events of World War 1, including nationalism, imperialism, militarism, and alliances that increased tensions between European powers. It also summarizes the assassination of Archduke Ferdinand, which directly led to Austria-Hungary declaring war on Serbia and escalating the conflict into a world war. The Treaty of Versailles after WWI redrew borders and imposed punishments on Germany while creating new nations like Poland.
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2 3. the winter war
- 1. The Winter War Soviet Invasion of Finland 1940
- 2. Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact A non-aggression pact signed by Germany and the Soviet Union Contained a secret clause that divided eastern European countries between the two nations
- 3. Stalin used the Pact to annex the countries of: Latvia Lithuania Estonia
- 4. Stalin also moved against Finland 12 October 1940: Stalin demands naval basing rights in Finland He demands a strip of territory in the Karelian Isthmus area of Finland
- 5. The Finnish government stonewalled until 26 November, Stalin decided to act 30 November 1940: The Soviets attacked with four armies 14 December 1940: The Soviet Union is expelled from the League of Nations Stalin commits 1 million men to the Finnish Campaign
- 6. Not What the Soviets Expected Finland mustered 175,000 men The majority defended the Mannerheim Line in the Karelian Isthmus
- 7. Motti Tactics To defend the eastern front between Lake Ladoga and the White Sea the Finnish used “logging” or Motti tactics to isolate and encircle Soviet forces
- 8. Using logging trails and skies, the Finnish forces would attack Soviet forces that were forced to use the roads They attacked unusual targets like mobile kitchens and groups of soldiers sitting around campfires Using these tactics, the Finnish inflicted 200,000 casualties on the Soviets, while taking only 25,000 of their own
- 9. February 1940: The Soviets break through the Mannerheim Line The Soviet Armies inflicted casualties the Finnish population couldn’t support 12 March: The Finnish sign a treaty and turned over the territory the Soviets wanted