The Battle of Stalingrad was a pivotal battle during World War 2 that took place from 1942 to 1943 in the city of Stalingrad in the Soviet Union. It resulted in over 2 million casualties and marked a major turning point in the war, with the Soviet Union pushing back the German advance. The battle involved intense urban combat from house to house and ended with the surrender of the surrounded German 6th Army, delivering a devastating defeat to Hitler's forces.
The document summarizes several major battles of World War 2, including the London Blitz, Pearl Harbor attack, Battle of Midway, D-Day, Battle of the Bulge, Battle of Iwo Jima, Battle of Berlin, and the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. It provides the dates and brief details of key events for each major battle, as well as Japanese and German casualties when available. It also includes a timeline of major battle dates from 1940 to 1945.
World War II began after Germany's defeat in World War I. Adolf Hitler rose to power in Germany and built up the military, invading Austria, Czechoslovakia, Poland, and others. By 1940, Britain was the only Allied power left fighting Germany in Europe. Meanwhile, Japan had become increasingly militaristic and ambitious since the 1890s. In 1941, after the U.S. cut off oil exports, Japan attacked U.S. forces at Pearl Harbor and invaded territories across Southeast Asia like Malaya and Singapore. The British forces there were unprepared and underestimated the Japanese, resulting in a series of defeats for Britain.
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The document summarizes several major battles of World War 2, including:
1) The London Blitzkrieg from June 1940, where Germany unleashed nightly air raids on London for 57 straight nights.
2) The attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, where Japanese forces launched a surprise attack on the US Pacific fleet in Hawaii.
3) The Battle of Midway in June 1942, where US forces intercepted and defeated the Japanese navy, marking a turning point in the Pacific War.
4) D-Day on June 6, 1944, when Allied forces launched an amphibious invasion of Normandy, France.
The document summarizes several key battles and turning points of World War 2 across Europe and the Pacific theaters. It outlines the Nazi Blitzkrieg across Europe in 1939-1940, Germany's two front war against western allies and Russia from 1941-1945, and major battles like Stalingrad in 1942-1943 that marked a shift in momentum towards the allies. Major turning points discussed include the Battle of Britain in 1940, Stalingrad and D-Day in 1943-1944, and the Battle of the Bulge in 1945. Students are assigned a task analyzing turning points through a T-chart comparison.
The document summarizes some of the major campaigns of World War 2 in Europe. It describes Germany's early success using blitzkrieg tactics to quickly conquer multiple countries. It then discusses the Allied evacuation of Dunkirk which allowed over 300,000 troops to escape capture. Next, it outlines the Battle of Britain where the RAF defended Britain from German air attacks. It also summarizes Operation Barbarossa where Germany broke its pact with the Soviet Union to launch a massive invasion, reaching as far as Stalingrad before being stopped by winter.
The Second World War was a global war lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving over 30 countries and 100 million people divided into two alliances - the Allies and Axis powers. It resulted in 50-85 million fatalities, more than any other war in history, and included mass civilian deaths such as the Holocaust and bombings of cities. Major turning points included Germany's defeat at Stalingrad, the Allied invasion of Normandy, and the United States dropping atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, leading Japan to surrender in August 1945.
The document summarizes several major battles of World War 2, including the London Blitz, Pearl Harbor attack, Battle of Midway, D-Day, Battle of the Bulge, Battle of Iwo Jima, Battle of Berlin, and the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. It provides the dates and brief details of key events for each major battle, as well as Japanese and German casualties when available. It also includes a timeline of major battle dates from 1940 to 1945.
World War II began after Germany's defeat in World War I. Adolf Hitler rose to power in Germany and built up the military, invading Austria, Czechoslovakia, Poland, and others. By 1940, Britain was the only Allied power left fighting Germany in Europe. Meanwhile, Japan had become increasingly militaristic and ambitious since the 1890s. In 1941, after the U.S. cut off oil exports, Japan attacked U.S. forces at Pearl Harbor and invaded territories across Southeast Asia like Malaya and Singapore. The British forces there were unprepared and underestimated the Japanese, resulting in a series of defeats for Britain.
Major Battles Of Wwii Timeline And PicsWorldHistory
The document summarizes several major battles of World War 2, including:
1) The London Blitzkrieg from June 1940, where Germany unleashed nightly air raids on London for 57 straight nights.
2) The attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, where Japanese forces launched a surprise attack on the US Pacific fleet in Hawaii.
3) The Battle of Midway in June 1942, where US forces intercepted and defeated the Japanese navy, marking a turning point in the Pacific War.
4) D-Day on June 6, 1944, when Allied forces launched an amphibious invasion of Normandy, France.
The document summarizes several key battles and turning points of World War 2 across Europe and the Pacific theaters. It outlines the Nazi Blitzkrieg across Europe in 1939-1940, Germany's two front war against western allies and Russia from 1941-1945, and major battles like Stalingrad in 1942-1943 that marked a shift in momentum towards the allies. Major turning points discussed include the Battle of Britain in 1940, Stalingrad and D-Day in 1943-1944, and the Battle of the Bulge in 1945. Students are assigned a task analyzing turning points through a T-chart comparison.
The document summarizes some of the major campaigns of World War 2 in Europe. It describes Germany's early success using blitzkrieg tactics to quickly conquer multiple countries. It then discusses the Allied evacuation of Dunkirk which allowed over 300,000 troops to escape capture. Next, it outlines the Battle of Britain where the RAF defended Britain from German air attacks. It also summarizes Operation Barbarossa where Germany broke its pact with the Soviet Union to launch a massive invasion, reaching as far as Stalingrad before being stopped by winter.
The Second World War was a global war lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving over 30 countries and 100 million people divided into two alliances - the Allies and Axis powers. It resulted in 50-85 million fatalities, more than any other war in history, and included mass civilian deaths such as the Holocaust and bombings of cities. Major turning points included Germany's defeat at Stalingrad, the Allied invasion of Normandy, and the United States dropping atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, leading Japan to surrender in August 1945.
1) The document discusses several weapons and technologies that were introduced or advanced during World War 1, including machine guns, tanks, airplanes, poison gas, and submarines.
2) Trench warfare involved soldiers living in trenches for months at a time without proper sanitation or changes of clothing.
3) The United States joined the war on the side of the Allies in 1917 after German U-boats sank passenger ships like the Lusitania.
The Battle of Berlin began on April 6, 1945 as Soviet forces under Zhukov and Konev pushed into the city from the east and south. Despite having numerical advantages in soldiers, artillery, tanks, and aircraft, the Soviet advance was slowed by rubble in the streets, allowing German defenders to use guerrilla tactics. By May 2nd, with the situation hopeless, Germany surrendered, ending World War 2 in Europe.
German forces launched Operation Barbarossa in 1941, invading the Soviet Union. Photos show German troops occupying cities like Kiev and advancing across southern Soviet territories. Hitler studied maps with his commanders as the invasion progressed. Photos also depict German soldiers facing harsh winter conditions as their advance stalled near Moscow. The document then shifts to photos of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941, showing damaged and sunken US ships. It concludes with additional photos depicting various aspects of World War II on the Eastern Front, North Africa, and daring raids/brutal reprisals carried out by both sides.
The document provides historical context about several notable German soldiers from World War 2, including their accomplishments and statistics that contradict the portrayal of the war in Hollywood films. It discusses Michael Wittmann, Hans-Ulrich Rudel, and Eric Hartmann, highlighting Rudel's record of destroying 519 Soviet tanks and Hartmann's 352 aerial victories, making him the top fighter ace of all time. It also reviews key World War 2 battles and campaigns on the Eastern and Western fronts.
The Battle of Berlin was the final major Soviet offensive in World War 2 that began on January 16, 1945 and ended on May 2, 1945. It involved the Soviet encirclement of Berlin and intense urban combat within the city against German forces defending Hitler's capital. After weeks of fighting, Soviet troops captured the Reichstag building on April 30th. Hitler committed suicide in his bunker shortly after as Soviet forces closed in. Germany surrendered days later, marking the end of World War 2 in Europe.
The document provides background on the Italian Campaign from 1943-1945. Over 100,000 Canadians served in Italy during this period. The Allies invaded Sicily in July 1943 with over half a million troops in an amphibious assault. Canadians fought through difficult terrain and conditions to push German forces back. The fall of Mussolini in September 1943 led Italy to surrender, but Germany continued defending the country. Key battles for the Canadians included the fierce street fighting in Ortona in December 1943 and the campaign until the Allies liberated Rome in June 1944. Fighting in Italy continued until May 1945 and resulted in over 6,000 Canadian deaths and 25,000 wounded.
The Battle of Berlin began on April 16, 1945 as approximately 2.5 million Soviet troops led by Georgy Zhukov approached the city. Intense hand-to-hand combat broke out on Berlin's streets as Soviet tanks roamed, destroying any buildings from which they were fired upon. By April 30, Adolf Hitler had married Eva Braun and then committed suicide. On May 2, the German parliament fell and Berlin came under Soviet control, bringing an end to World War 2.
A simple explanation of the Battle of Berlin, a battle to decide the future of World War II in Europe. This slideshow is majorly based on NGC's Nazi Megastructure (Fortress Berlin)
World War 1 saw new technologies that increased lethality, such as machine guns and artillery. Machine guns allowed highly rapid and sustained fire, with water-cooled machine guns able to fire 600 bullets per minute. They proved devastating on the battlefield but overheated quickly. Artillery also became more advanced, such as Germany's "Big Bertha" that could hit Paris from over 100 km away. Both machine guns and artillery were primarily used simply to kill enemy combatants in large numbers and proved highly effective in trench warfare, where soldiers strained to reach cover from incoming fire.
On May 7, 1915, the German submarine U-20 torpedoed and sank the British passenger liner Lusitania off the coast of Ireland. Of the 1,959 passengers and crew aboard, 1,195 people died, including 123 Americans. The sinking caused outrage in the United States and contributed to growing anti-German sentiment, though the US did not enter World War I until two years later. While some saw the attack as a legitimate military action, others viewed it as a violation of the rules of war due to the large loss of civilian lives.
Operation Overlord (D-Day) and Canada's RoleMr. Finnie
The document provides a detailed overview of key events leading up to and including D-Day on June 6, 1944. It summarizes the situation in 1944 with the Allies advancing in Africa and Italy while Russians defeated Germans in the East. It then outlines the strategic importance of Normandy for the Allied invasion of Europe, describing planning for the air and sea bombardment and five sector landings. On June 6th, over 150,000 Allied troops launched the largest naval invasion in history on the beaches of Normandy, marking a major turning point in the war.
The document provides background information on events leading up to World War 2. It includes photos of Hitler after writing Mein Kampf, the Japanese invasion of China in the 1930s, and Mussolini's march on Rome in 1922. Additional photos show German and Italian involvement in the Spanish Civil War, the rise of Nazism in Germany including book burnings and Kristallnacht, and Germany's rearmament in violation of the Treaty of Versailles. The summary concludes with photos of Germany's invasion of Poland in 1939 marking the start of World War 2, as well as the Battle of Britain between German and British air forces.
World War II began in 1939 with Germany's invasion of Poland and ended in 1945. Major Allied powers including the United Kingdom, France, the Soviet Union and the United States fought against the Axis powers of Germany, Italy and Japan. Some key events included Germany's invasion of Poland beginning the war, Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor bringing the US into the war, the Battle of Stalingrad which marked a turning point, D-Day which opened a Western front, and the US dropping atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki leading to Japan's surrender and the war's end. Underlying causes included the Treaty of Versailles which weakened Germany economically and politically as well as the worldwide Great Depression which helped Hitler rise to power.
The document provides an overview of key events and battles in World War 2 in Europe and North Africa from 1939 to 1945, including:
1) Hitler signed the Nazi-Soviet Non-Aggression Pact in 1939 to avoid the strategic blunder of fighting a two-front war like in WWI.
2) The Allied invasion of North Africa in 1942-1943 opened an important new front and secured control of North Africa.
3) The pivotal Battle of Stalingrad from 1942-1943 marked a turning point where the Soviet Army began pushing back German forces.
4) The massive D-Day invasion on June 6, 1944 was a major Allied operation that opened the Western Front and began the liberation
The document discusses key events at the end of World War II, including the Allied invasion of Normandy on D-Day, June 6, 1944; the Yalta and Potsdam conferences between Roosevelt, Churchill, and Stalin; the Manhattan Project and the dropping of atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki in August 1945; and Japan's surrender, marking the end of the war. It also mentions Mussolini's quote about fascism not believing in peace and describes the atrocities discovered at Nazi concentration camps. The war ended with the unconditional surrender of Germany in May 1945 and Japan in August 1945 after the atomic bombings.
The document provides background information on the major weapons systems used during World War 1. It describes the alliances that fought in the war and how the US entered the war. Some of the key weapons discussed include bayonets, flamethrowers, rifles, machine guns, poison gas, blimps, tanks, planes, submarines, and their uses on the battlefield. Major events mentioned are Germany sinking a passenger ship in 1915 which led to US involvement, and a deadly gas attack in 1916.
Most Powerful, Rare and Intoxicating Images From The Past (1)guimera
The document is a collection of over 100 rare and historic photographs from various points throughout history, ranging from the early 1900s to the late 20th century. The photos depict important events like Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I have a dream" speech, the opening of the tomb of King Tut, the first woman to finish the Boston Marathon, the fall of the Berlin Wall, and the first moon landing. They also show everyday life through images such as the filming of movies, traffic jams, and crowds gathering for historic occasions.
Most Powerful, Rare and Intoxicating Images From The Past (2)guimera
This document contains a collection of over 50 rare historical photos from various time periods showcasing important events, people, inventions and more. Some of the photos show American soldiers during WWII, Hitler inspecting artillery, the construction of the Golden Gate Bridge, the aftermath of the Hindenburg disaster, and Allied forces mocking Hitler after WWII. The photos provide a glimpse into history from the early 1900s to the 1970s and cover topics like war, politics, social issues, technology and more.
The Battle of the Bulge was Hitler's last major offensive on the Western Front of World War II, intended to split the Allied forces and capture the port of Antwerp. In December 1944, the Germans launched a surprise attack through the Ardennes forest in Belgium and Luxembourg. After some initial successes, Allied resistance stiffened and German forces were unable to achieve their objectives. By January 1945, lack of fuel and supplies forced Germany to withdraw from the Ardennes, marking the end of major German offensives on the Western Front and bringing their defeat closer.
1) The document summarizes major events of World War 2 from 1939 to 1945, including Germany's invasion of the Soviet Union in 1941, key battles like Stalingrad and Midway that marked turning points, the Allied invasion of Normandy on D-Day 1944, and Hitler's suicide in 1945 as Nazi Germany fell.
2) It describes Germany's early successes against the Soviet Union before getting stopped outside Moscow in late 1941. Fighting was brutal as Germans often killed Soviet prisoners and civilians on both sides were targeted.
3) Major Allied operations that turned the tide included the invasion of Italy in 1943, D-Day in 1944, and the Battle of the Bulge where Germany launched its last major offensive in late 1944
Imperial rivalries led to World War I between the Allied powers and Central powers from 1914-1918. Over 10 million soldiers were killed. In 1915, a German U-boat sank the British passenger ship Lusitania, killing over 1,000 people including 128 Americans and bringing the US closer to entering the war. At the 1919 Treaty of Versailles, Woodrow Wilson, David Lloyd George, Vittorio Orlando, and Georges Clemenceau negotiated the peace agreement to end World War I.
The document provides background information on the causes and events of World War I. It began with the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand which led Austria-Hungary to declare war on Serbia. Germany then declared war on Russia, France, and invaded Belgium which caused Britain to declare war on Germany. A key event that brought the US into the war was Germany's sinking of the British passenger ship Lusitania, which killed over 1,000 people including 128 Americans. The war was largely fought in trench warfare between the Allied and Central powers until its end in 1919.
1) The document discusses several weapons and technologies that were introduced or advanced during World War 1, including machine guns, tanks, airplanes, poison gas, and submarines.
2) Trench warfare involved soldiers living in trenches for months at a time without proper sanitation or changes of clothing.
3) The United States joined the war on the side of the Allies in 1917 after German U-boats sank passenger ships like the Lusitania.
The Battle of Berlin began on April 6, 1945 as Soviet forces under Zhukov and Konev pushed into the city from the east and south. Despite having numerical advantages in soldiers, artillery, tanks, and aircraft, the Soviet advance was slowed by rubble in the streets, allowing German defenders to use guerrilla tactics. By May 2nd, with the situation hopeless, Germany surrendered, ending World War 2 in Europe.
German forces launched Operation Barbarossa in 1941, invading the Soviet Union. Photos show German troops occupying cities like Kiev and advancing across southern Soviet territories. Hitler studied maps with his commanders as the invasion progressed. Photos also depict German soldiers facing harsh winter conditions as their advance stalled near Moscow. The document then shifts to photos of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941, showing damaged and sunken US ships. It concludes with additional photos depicting various aspects of World War II on the Eastern Front, North Africa, and daring raids/brutal reprisals carried out by both sides.
The document provides historical context about several notable German soldiers from World War 2, including their accomplishments and statistics that contradict the portrayal of the war in Hollywood films. It discusses Michael Wittmann, Hans-Ulrich Rudel, and Eric Hartmann, highlighting Rudel's record of destroying 519 Soviet tanks and Hartmann's 352 aerial victories, making him the top fighter ace of all time. It also reviews key World War 2 battles and campaigns on the Eastern and Western fronts.
The Battle of Berlin was the final major Soviet offensive in World War 2 that began on January 16, 1945 and ended on May 2, 1945. It involved the Soviet encirclement of Berlin and intense urban combat within the city against German forces defending Hitler's capital. After weeks of fighting, Soviet troops captured the Reichstag building on April 30th. Hitler committed suicide in his bunker shortly after as Soviet forces closed in. Germany surrendered days later, marking the end of World War 2 in Europe.
The document provides background on the Italian Campaign from 1943-1945. Over 100,000 Canadians served in Italy during this period. The Allies invaded Sicily in July 1943 with over half a million troops in an amphibious assault. Canadians fought through difficult terrain and conditions to push German forces back. The fall of Mussolini in September 1943 led Italy to surrender, but Germany continued defending the country. Key battles for the Canadians included the fierce street fighting in Ortona in December 1943 and the campaign until the Allies liberated Rome in June 1944. Fighting in Italy continued until May 1945 and resulted in over 6,000 Canadian deaths and 25,000 wounded.
The Battle of Berlin began on April 16, 1945 as approximately 2.5 million Soviet troops led by Georgy Zhukov approached the city. Intense hand-to-hand combat broke out on Berlin's streets as Soviet tanks roamed, destroying any buildings from which they were fired upon. By April 30, Adolf Hitler had married Eva Braun and then committed suicide. On May 2, the German parliament fell and Berlin came under Soviet control, bringing an end to World War 2.
A simple explanation of the Battle of Berlin, a battle to decide the future of World War II in Europe. This slideshow is majorly based on NGC's Nazi Megastructure (Fortress Berlin)
World War 1 saw new technologies that increased lethality, such as machine guns and artillery. Machine guns allowed highly rapid and sustained fire, with water-cooled machine guns able to fire 600 bullets per minute. They proved devastating on the battlefield but overheated quickly. Artillery also became more advanced, such as Germany's "Big Bertha" that could hit Paris from over 100 km away. Both machine guns and artillery were primarily used simply to kill enemy combatants in large numbers and proved highly effective in trench warfare, where soldiers strained to reach cover from incoming fire.
On May 7, 1915, the German submarine U-20 torpedoed and sank the British passenger liner Lusitania off the coast of Ireland. Of the 1,959 passengers and crew aboard, 1,195 people died, including 123 Americans. The sinking caused outrage in the United States and contributed to growing anti-German sentiment, though the US did not enter World War I until two years later. While some saw the attack as a legitimate military action, others viewed it as a violation of the rules of war due to the large loss of civilian lives.
Operation Overlord (D-Day) and Canada's RoleMr. Finnie
The document provides a detailed overview of key events leading up to and including D-Day on June 6, 1944. It summarizes the situation in 1944 with the Allies advancing in Africa and Italy while Russians defeated Germans in the East. It then outlines the strategic importance of Normandy for the Allied invasion of Europe, describing planning for the air and sea bombardment and five sector landings. On June 6th, over 150,000 Allied troops launched the largest naval invasion in history on the beaches of Normandy, marking a major turning point in the war.
The document provides background information on events leading up to World War 2. It includes photos of Hitler after writing Mein Kampf, the Japanese invasion of China in the 1930s, and Mussolini's march on Rome in 1922. Additional photos show German and Italian involvement in the Spanish Civil War, the rise of Nazism in Germany including book burnings and Kristallnacht, and Germany's rearmament in violation of the Treaty of Versailles. The summary concludes with photos of Germany's invasion of Poland in 1939 marking the start of World War 2, as well as the Battle of Britain between German and British air forces.
World War II began in 1939 with Germany's invasion of Poland and ended in 1945. Major Allied powers including the United Kingdom, France, the Soviet Union and the United States fought against the Axis powers of Germany, Italy and Japan. Some key events included Germany's invasion of Poland beginning the war, Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor bringing the US into the war, the Battle of Stalingrad which marked a turning point, D-Day which opened a Western front, and the US dropping atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki leading to Japan's surrender and the war's end. Underlying causes included the Treaty of Versailles which weakened Germany economically and politically as well as the worldwide Great Depression which helped Hitler rise to power.
The document provides an overview of key events and battles in World War 2 in Europe and North Africa from 1939 to 1945, including:
1) Hitler signed the Nazi-Soviet Non-Aggression Pact in 1939 to avoid the strategic blunder of fighting a two-front war like in WWI.
2) The Allied invasion of North Africa in 1942-1943 opened an important new front and secured control of North Africa.
3) The pivotal Battle of Stalingrad from 1942-1943 marked a turning point where the Soviet Army began pushing back German forces.
4) The massive D-Day invasion on June 6, 1944 was a major Allied operation that opened the Western Front and began the liberation
The document discusses key events at the end of World War II, including the Allied invasion of Normandy on D-Day, June 6, 1944; the Yalta and Potsdam conferences between Roosevelt, Churchill, and Stalin; the Manhattan Project and the dropping of atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki in August 1945; and Japan's surrender, marking the end of the war. It also mentions Mussolini's quote about fascism not believing in peace and describes the atrocities discovered at Nazi concentration camps. The war ended with the unconditional surrender of Germany in May 1945 and Japan in August 1945 after the atomic bombings.
The document provides background information on the major weapons systems used during World War 1. It describes the alliances that fought in the war and how the US entered the war. Some of the key weapons discussed include bayonets, flamethrowers, rifles, machine guns, poison gas, blimps, tanks, planes, submarines, and their uses on the battlefield. Major events mentioned are Germany sinking a passenger ship in 1915 which led to US involvement, and a deadly gas attack in 1916.
Most Powerful, Rare and Intoxicating Images From The Past (1)guimera
The document is a collection of over 100 rare and historic photographs from various points throughout history, ranging from the early 1900s to the late 20th century. The photos depict important events like Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I have a dream" speech, the opening of the tomb of King Tut, the first woman to finish the Boston Marathon, the fall of the Berlin Wall, and the first moon landing. They also show everyday life through images such as the filming of movies, traffic jams, and crowds gathering for historic occasions.
Most Powerful, Rare and Intoxicating Images From The Past (2)guimera
This document contains a collection of over 50 rare historical photos from various time periods showcasing important events, people, inventions and more. Some of the photos show American soldiers during WWII, Hitler inspecting artillery, the construction of the Golden Gate Bridge, the aftermath of the Hindenburg disaster, and Allied forces mocking Hitler after WWII. The photos provide a glimpse into history from the early 1900s to the 1970s and cover topics like war, politics, social issues, technology and more.
The Battle of the Bulge was Hitler's last major offensive on the Western Front of World War II, intended to split the Allied forces and capture the port of Antwerp. In December 1944, the Germans launched a surprise attack through the Ardennes forest in Belgium and Luxembourg. After some initial successes, Allied resistance stiffened and German forces were unable to achieve their objectives. By January 1945, lack of fuel and supplies forced Germany to withdraw from the Ardennes, marking the end of major German offensives on the Western Front and bringing their defeat closer.
1) The document summarizes major events of World War 2 from 1939 to 1945, including Germany's invasion of the Soviet Union in 1941, key battles like Stalingrad and Midway that marked turning points, the Allied invasion of Normandy on D-Day 1944, and Hitler's suicide in 1945 as Nazi Germany fell.
2) It describes Germany's early successes against the Soviet Union before getting stopped outside Moscow in late 1941. Fighting was brutal as Germans often killed Soviet prisoners and civilians on both sides were targeted.
3) Major Allied operations that turned the tide included the invasion of Italy in 1943, D-Day in 1944, and the Battle of the Bulge where Germany launched its last major offensive in late 1944
Imperial rivalries led to World War I between the Allied powers and Central powers from 1914-1918. Over 10 million soldiers were killed. In 1915, a German U-boat sank the British passenger ship Lusitania, killing over 1,000 people including 128 Americans and bringing the US closer to entering the war. At the 1919 Treaty of Versailles, Woodrow Wilson, David Lloyd George, Vittorio Orlando, and Georges Clemenceau negotiated the peace agreement to end World War I.
The document provides background information on the causes and events of World War I. It began with the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand which led Austria-Hungary to declare war on Serbia. Germany then declared war on Russia, France, and invaded Belgium which caused Britain to declare war on Germany. A key event that brought the US into the war was Germany's sinking of the British passenger ship Lusitania, which killed over 1,000 people including 128 Americans. The war was largely fought in trench warfare between the Allied and Central powers until its end in 1919.
WWII US, AUSTRALIAN, JAPANESE AND GERMAN INVOLVEMENTgroup_03
The document provides information about the involvement of Australia, the US, Japan, and Germany in World War II. It discusses why each country became involved in the war, details about their military involvement including numbers of troops, key victories and losses, and how each country was affected after the war. Regarding Australia, it notes they joined the war to support Britain and were attacked by Japan, with over 1 million troops serving and major losses at Darwin. The US initially remained neutral but joined after Pearl Harbor, with over 16 million troops and major losses also at Pearl Harbor. Japan sought to expand its empire but suffered from the atomic bombs. Germany began the war invading Poland but faced major defeats and over 5.5 million casualties. After
The Battle of the Bulge was a major battle in World War II that took place from December 1944 to January 1945 in Belgium, France, and Luxembourg. It involved over a million German and Allied troops and was the largest battle fought by the U.S. in WWII. The Germans launched a surprise counteroffensive that pushed the Allies back but they were eventually able to turn the tide and push the Germans back with heavy losses on both sides. This battle marked a major turning point as it exhausted Germany's remaining reserves and paved the way for the Allies' final push to victory in Europe.
The Battle of the Bulge was a major battle in World War II that took place from December 1944 to January 1945 in Belgium, France, and Luxembourg. It involved over a million German and Allied troops and was the largest battle fought by the U.S. in World War II. The Germans launched a surprise counteroffensive that pushed the Allies back but they were eventually able to turn the tide and push the Germans back with heavy losses on both sides. This battle marked a major turning point, as it exhausted Germany's remaining reserves and paved the way for the Allies' final push to victory in Europe.
The Battle of the Bulge was a major battle in World War II that took place from December 1944 to January 1945 in Belgium, France, and Luxembourg. It involved over a million German and Allied troops and was the largest battle fought by the U.S. in WWII. The Germans launched a surprise counteroffensive that pushed the Allies back but they were eventually able to turn the tide and push the Germans back with heavy losses on both sides. This battle marked a major turning point that accelerated the defeat of Nazi Germany.
The Battle of the Bulge was a major battle in World War II that took place from December 1944 to January 1945 in Belgium, France, and Luxembourg. It involved over a million German and Allied troops and was the largest battle fought by the U.S. in World War II. The Germans launched a surprise counteroffensive that pushed the Allies back but they were eventually able to turn the tide and push the Germans back with heavy losses on both sides. This battle marked a major turning point that accelerated the defeat of Germany on the Western Front.
The Battle of the Bulge was a major battle in World War II that took place from December 1944 to January 1945 in Belgium, France, and Luxembourg. It involved over a million German and Allied troops and was the largest battle fought by the U.S. in the war. The Germans launched a surprise counteroffensive that pushed the Allies back but they were eventually able to turn the tide and push the Germans back with heavy losses on both sides. This battle marked a major turning point as it exhausted Germany's remaining reserves and paved the way for the Allies' final push to victory in Europe.
The Battle of the Bulge was a major battle in World War II that took place from December 1944 to January 1945 in Belgium, France, and Luxembourg. It involved over a million German and Allied troops and was the largest battle fought by the U.S. in the war. The Germans launched a surprise counteroffensive that pushed the Allies back but they were eventually able to turn the tide and push the Germans back with heavy losses on both sides. This battle marked a major turning point as it exhausted Germany's remaining reserves and paved the way for the Allies' final push to victory in Europe.
The Battle of the Bulge was a major battle in World War II that took place from December 1944 to January 1945 in Belgium, France, and Luxembourg. It involved over a million German and Allied troops and was the largest battle fought by the U.S. in WWII. The Germans launched a surprise counteroffensive that pushed the Allies back but they were eventually able to turn the tide and push the Germans back with heavy losses on both sides. This battle marked a major turning point as it exhausted Germany's remaining reserves and set the stage for the Allies' final push to victory in Europe.
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Means of Warfare
Though we have no records of ancient man’s interest in flight we definitely can go back to the great Leonardo Da Vinci and sketches of a mechanical winged device and the Ornithopter. In the ensuing years, man developed hot air balloons. First used during the Napoleonic Wars, the US Army used them during the Civil War, and the French government used them while the Prussians laid siege to Paris in 1870. With such a graphic demonstration of the new options they presented, the British, French, Austrians and Germans developed Balloon Corps within their military establishments. Count Ferdinand von Zeppelin developed the first dirigible with a rigid frame—the zeppelin—in 1900. All these are lighter than air inventions. Simultaneous to their development, scientists and inventors examined the possibilities for heavier than air flight. Sir George Cayley studied the physics of flight and developed a practical glider. Sir William Henson built on Cayley’s work and developed a prototype for a steam-driven aircraft. Francis Wenham built the first wind tunnel. Alphonse Penaud and Victor Tatin developed monoplanes and Russian Alexander Mozhaiski flew a steam-powered monoplane 98 feet.[1]However, all these models had significant difficulties with the controls and were subject to the vagaries of the atmosphere and terrain.
The Wrightflyer
It was the Wright brothers who finally developed mechanical means of controlling pitch, role and yaw. Rather than looking at a steam engine, they developed a light-weight internal combustion engine for their plane. They succeeded in conducting the first controlled flight of a powered engine at Kill Devil Hills in North Carolina on December 17, 1903.[2] The years between that first flight and the outbreak of the Great War saw tremendous development of aircraft throughout Europe, and most of the Armies kept close tabs on those developments, many of them operating their own aircraft programs.
Aircraft were a part of the arsenals of all the belligerents in the Great War, but they had very limited use. One of the most important of their capabilities was intelligence gathering. Able to fly above the battlefield, and behind enemy lines, pilots could provide important information on enemy troop movements and artillery placement to their headquarters. Occasionally they dropped hand grenades on the enemy. Once they had developed proper gun synchronization (to prevent the pilot from destroying the propeller as he fired his machine gun) pilots of the various belligerents engaged in “dog fights.” Flyers became the new heroes of the 20th century, though regardless of the “romance” of the airman, aircraft had little impact on the outcome of World War I. Take a look at some of the early planes and pilot training in this documentary from World War I.
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3. By capturing Stalingrad Hitler would not only gain a major industrial area he would also cut
the fuel supplies to Stalin’s Russian troops.
With a casualty list of nearly 2 million this battle was considered the biggest and bloodiest,
it was considered the most crucial engagement in the war.
BACKGROUND
4. Germany began the battle by conducting aerial
strikes targeting the shipping areas where the city
occupants were using to evacuate and the Soviets
were using as a defence base
To preserve the strength the Soviets deployed
woman and conscripted civilians to the front lines
trying to escape duties led to execution
ATTACK
Soldiers battling in the town of Stalingrad
5. Fought during the winter of 1942 to 1943. July
17th to February 2nd
July 28th Stalin sends out an order to the Russian
forces “Not One Step Back” predicting that that
Stalingrad is being targeted
February 2nd Paulus admits defeat and
surrenders dismissing Hitler’s orders to commit
suicide.
DURATION
The Germans preparing a plane for the air lifts over Stalingrad
6. By capturing Stalingrad Hitler would not only gain a
major industrial area he would also cut the fuel
supplies to Stalin’s Russian troops.
With a casualty list of nearly 2 million this battle
was considered the biggest and bloodiest, it was
considered the most crucial engagement in the war.
AFTERMATH
A soldier flies the Soviet flag over a destroyed Stalingrad
7. ReferencesWebsite References
C. Peter Chen 2004, Battle of Stalingrad, viewed 9 January 2015,
http://ww2db.com/battle_spec.php?battle_id=3
History Learning Site,2014, The Battle of Stalingrad, viewed 9 January
2015 http://www.historylearningsite.co.uk/battle_of_stalingrad.htm
Kennedy Hickman, World War II: Battle of Stalingrad, viewed 9 January
2015 http://militaryhistory.about.com/od/worldwarii/p/World-War-Ii-
Battle-Of-Stalingrad.htm
History Learning Site,2014, Not One Step Back, viewed 9 January
2015 http://www.historylearningsite.co.uk/not_one_step_back.htm
The History Place, Catastrophe at Stalingrad, viewed 9 January 2015.
http://www.historyplace.com/worldwar2/defeat/catastrophe-
stalingrad.htm
Jewish Virtual Library, World War II: The Battle of Stalingrad, viewed 9
January 2015
http://www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org/jsource/ww2/Stalingrad.html
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Battle of Stalingrad by Emma Wilkinson
8. The Battle of Britain
July 1940 – October 1940
The Battle of Britain - Full Length Documentary
Please right click on the black box to start playing the documentary
9. The Battle of Britain came about as the German’s
aimed to take control of the English Channel.
To control the Channel the German’s needed to
take full control of the air space above.
This battle meant that both the German’s and the
British would lock into a bombing campaign in the
skies.
BACKGROUND
Hitler giving his 'Last Appeal to Reason' speech to the German Reichstag at the
Kroll Opera House in Berlin, 19 July 1940.
10. The Battle of Britain was an attack based on
securing the air space, showing the nature of the
battle to be from the skies.
During the battle both the German forces and
British forces were locked into a sustained
bombing.
The German forces targeted Britain’s air bases,
military posts and civilians.
ATTACK
Stukas in formation in April 1940. Stukas terrorised servicemen and civilians
across Europe. They were withdrawn from the Battle of Britain in mid-August
after being savaged by the RAF's Hawker Hurricanes. (Getty Images)
11. The Battle of Britain took place during 1940,
between the months of July and September.
July 10th marked the beginning of bomb strikes on
British shipping.
August 13th “Eagle Attack” launched; bombing air
bases.
August 25th RAF launched the first raid on Berlin
September 7th Was the first attack on London
September 17th Hitler announced the postponing
of “Operation Sealion”
DURATION
British spotter scanning the skies for German planes
12. Both German and British forces suffered heavy
losses from the Battle of Britain.
The German air forces saw 2662 casualties not
including civilians.
While the British suffered 1420 fatalities during
the battle not including civilians.
The aftermath felt by the countries were the
rebuilding of cities after air strikes had
demolished buildings.
AFTERMATH
Winston Churchill inspecting bomb damage in Battersea, South London, 10
September 1940. (Getty Images)
13. ReferencesWebsite References
"Battle of Britain". HistoryLearningSite.co.uk. 2014. Web.
Battle of Britain - World War II - HISTORY.com. 2015. Battle of Britain -
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news). 2015. BBC - History - Hitler plans the invasion of Britain (pictures,
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Battle of Britain by Victoria Williams
15. In 1931 the Japanese believed that they needed to obtain ground in neighbouring countries
after forming colonies in Korea and Taiwan.
Japanese troops invaded French Indo-China to prevent war support supplies reaching China
from the Western Countries.
By 1941 the US government ceased the supply of assets to Japan, provoking a surprise attack
on the US Pacific Fleet based at Pearl Harbour, Hawaii
BACKGROUND
16. After participating in negotiations with America, Japan held an Imperial Conference where the
plan to attack was proposed. It was decided that the damage to the Pacific Fleet would be
detrimental to US Government reputation, flooring their control over Japan.
Attempted negotiations found that Japan and America could not reach an agreement, and the
Japanese set forth their attack on Pearl Harbour.
ATTACK
17. The Japanese attacked the Pacific Fleet in waves of destruction.
The initial attack was aimed at capital ships; although the Japanese aircraft were detected by
radar, they were mistaken for United States Army Air Force returning from American
Mainland.
The second wave was aimed at Kāneʻohe and Pearl Harbour mainland.
The battle of Pearl Harbour lasted a gruelling 90 minutes.
DURATION
18. A total of 2,417 died during the battle, of which 2,403 were American non-combatants.
On the day preceding the attack, President Roosevelt delivered a speech to congress
pitching a formal declaration of war on the Japan Empire.
Germany and Italy had a standing pact with Japan, and declared war on the US, who then
reciprocated.
By December 11th, Hitler declared war on the United States.
AFTERMATH
19. References
Website References
Events leading to the attack on Pearl Harbor, (2014). Retrieved
December 28, 2014, from
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arbor
WW2History.com. (2014). Pearl Harbour. Retrieved January 13, 2015,
from http://ww2history.com/key_moments/Pacific/Pearl_Harbour
WW2 Series, Part Three: Pearl Harbour. The Australian. p.6.
Pearl Harbor by Cassandra Walker
21. By 1943, it was agreed on by Theodore Roosevelt, Winston Churchill and Josef
Stalin, that a Western front should be formed in Western Europe.
This was due to the pressure the Russians were under on the Eastern front (History,
2014).
The General appointed Dwight Eisenhower, agreed that the landing would be at
Normandy, France.
Operation “Overlord’s” plan was to take the beach by sending 150,000 troops, “along
a 60-mile stretch of coast in just 24 hours” (The National WWII Museum: New
Orleans, n.d.).
BACKGROUND
22. On 6th of June 1944, at midnight, the Allied forces invaded Normandy; to take hold of the
coast (History, 2014).
By 0200 British and American forces were dropped behind the beaches to take bridges
and roads to aide the forces taking the beaches. By 0630 air and navel “bombardment”
allowed the ground forces to begin the attack (D-Day, 2010).
ATTACK
23. By 6pm the Allied forces had taken six kilometers inland and secured a foothold into
Normandy. D-day (“D” standing for Day) had lasted 12 hours, and when Churchill
addressed House of Commons, it was stated the operation was a success and would “go
down in military legend” (History, 2014).
DURATION
24. By 10:00pm, 150,000 Allied and French resistance troops had entered France. The
casualties of this attack were between 5,000 and 9,000 Allied troops (D-Day Invasion,
2010), but gained 50 miles wide of beach as a hold (The National WWII Museum: New
Orleans, n.d.).
The news of D-day gave hope to the world. The “second front” now allowed the pressure
by the Allies coming from Russia, France and Italy. This put the Allies in a position to take
Germany in offensive attacks. Hope was restored in the Allied nations and “Victory in
Europe seemed within reach.” (The National WWII Museum: New Orleans, n.d.).
AFTERMATH
25. References
Website References
D-Day. (2010). Retrieved January 21, 2015, from
http://www.worldwar2history.info/D-Day/.
D-Day Invasion. (2010). Retrieved January 21, 2015, from
http://www.historyplace.com/worldwar2/defeat/d-day-invasion.htm.
History. (2014). History of WW2: D-Day. Retrieved January 21, 2015, from
http://www.history.co.uk/study-topics/history-of-ww2/d-day.
The National WWII Museum: New Orleans. (n.d.) D-day: June 6,1944.
Retrieved January 21, 2015, from
http://www.nationalww2museum.org/learn/education/for-students/ww2-
history/d-day-june-6-1944.html.
D-Day by Jack Williams