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Vernon Baker
(1919-2010) World War II - Italy. Medal of Honor winner.
World War II
1939-1945, world wide conflict between Axis (Italy, Germany, Japan) & Allied Powers (Britain, U.S., Russia). Most destructive conflict in
history.
history.
Bataan Death March
1942 - forced march of POWs through the jungle (Pacific). 5000 Americans, almost ½ of prisoners died from starvation, disease, exposure and no
water; Many were shot, beheaded or left to die
water; Many were shot, beheaded or left to die
Executive Order 9066
1942-Relocated Japanese Americans to internment camps. They lost their property and businesses. Supreme Court allowed it under the conditions of war.
Tuskegee Airmen
African American fighter group during WWII. They provided escorts for bombers pilots. They performed so well they were often requested by pilots.
Japanese Admiral
"I fear all we have done is to awaken a sleeping giant [US] and fill him with a terrible resolve." - after the attack on Pearl Harbor.
General Marshall
WWII Army Chief of Staff and adviser to FDR.
Created "Marshall Plan" to rebuild Europe after WWII.
Created "Marshall Plan" to rebuild Europe after WWII.
Holocaust
WWI genocide - German aggression led by Adolf Hitler that killed 10 million Jews, Slavs, gypsies, old, mentally ill, and others.
General Patton
Army General/tank commander during WWII who led the 3rd Army on the final assault against Germany. Known for being brash/arrogant.
militarism
the building of military strength and pride within a country
Chester W. Nimitz
Commander of the U.S. Navy Fleet in the Pacific during WWII. Known for the Allied victory at the Battle of Midway
General MacArthur
Commander of the U.S. Army in the Pacific during WWII. Later in charge of the occupation of Japan.
D-Day (WWII)
June 6, 1944 - Allied troops landed on the beaches of Normandy, France. Largest amphibious assault in history. Turning point of WWII.
Attack on Pearl Harbor
Dec. 7, 1941 - surprise attack by the Japanese on the U. S. fleet at Pearl Harbor. Caused U.S. to enter WWII
"A date which will live in infamy..."- Pres. Franklin D. Roosevelt
Attack on Pearl Harbor
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