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Briefly describe the Battle of the Atlantic:
The Battle of the Atlantic was a battle in World War Two against the Allies and the Axis Powers (mainly Germany) for the control of the Atlantic sea routes.
Why was control of the seas so important for the Allies and the Axis?
The control of the Atlantic was so crucial to the Axis and Allies because it was only by the sea that the United States could deliver soldiers and supplies to the opponents of Hitler. If the Atlantic was not kept safe for shipping, the Axis Powers would win the war.
Why was the Battle of Stalingrad significant?
The Battle of Stalingrad was significant because the city of Stalingrad was a major industrial center in which the Germans wanted to take over. Hitler, however, suffered a huge defeat at the hands of the Soviet Union who pushed Germany back towards their country.
Write one sentence that summarizes the fighting in the Soviet Union between 1941-1944.
The fighting in the Soviet Union between 1941-1944 was the Battle of Stalingrad.
Write brief definitions for each of the following terms:
-Tuskegee Airmen
-Operation Torch
-Tuskegee Airmen
-Operation Torch
-Tuskegee Airmen: A segregated unit of African Americans, the first ever to receive training as pilots in the U.S. Military.
-Operation Torch: The plan called for American forces to invade the North African countries of Morocco and Algeria in November 1940. The operation was led by Dwight D. Eisenhower.
-Operation Torch: The plan called for American forces to invade the North African countries of Morocco and Algeria in November 1940. The operation was led by Dwight D. Eisenhower.
What can you infer from the fact that the Americans' initial battles with the Germans can be described as "learning experiences"?
I can infer from the fact that Americans' first battles with Germany were called "learning experiences" that the battles did not go so well, and that the Americans could learn important lessons from how they first attempted to fight.
Write brief definitions for each of the following terms:
-Operation Overlord
-D-Day
-Battle of the Bulge
-Operation Overlord
-D-Day
-Battle of the Bulge
-Operation Overlord: Operation Overlord, otherwise known as the Battle of Normandy, led the Allies in the successful invasion of Germany-occupied Western Europe during World War Two. The invasion happened on June 6, 1944 and lasted until August 30, 1944 in Northern France.
-D-Day: June 6, 1944, when Allied forces invaded Northern France by using the beaches in Normandy.
-Battle of the Bulge: December 16, 1944- January 25, 1945. The last major German attempt on the Western Front during World War Two. It took place in the densely forested Ardennes Region of Wallonia in eastern Belgium, northern France, and Luxembourg.
-D-Day: June 6, 1944, when Allied forces invaded Northern France by using the beaches in Normandy.
-Battle of the Bulge: December 16, 1944- January 25, 1945. The last major German attempt on the Western Front during World War Two. It took place in the densely forested Ardennes Region of Wallonia in eastern Belgium, northern France, and Luxembourg.
The key goal of the was to reach an agreement on what to do with the soon-to-be conquered Germany. They decided to split the country into 4 sections. Post- war plans. One sector for each of the Allies. Soviet zone= Berlin
The Yalta Confrence
V-E Day
Victory in Europe Day May 8th Germany surrenders
What were the issues surrounding Eisenhower's decision not to push to Berlin?
He knew the battle would be a bloody one, he also knew that the Allied Leaders had reached an agreement with the Soviets about how to divide Berlin. This meant that the American soldiers might die for what would have just been turned over to the Soviets anyways. He also knew that the war in the Pacific was still raging. He felt that it was more important to preserve our resources and make it as easy as possible to send them to the Pacific when the fighting was over. The Soviets ended up taking Berlin. He was a general.
What do you think Eisenhower's greatest responsibility was as the war wound down in Europe? Did he fulfill this responsibility?
Keeping his men alive with as little resources as possible. Yes
V-J Day
Victory in Japan Day August 15th 1945 when Hiro Hito says they are done document: Sept. 2nd
What can you infer about the atomic bomb from the fact that some people felt that it should not have been dropped without warning?
It was very dangerous, and caused a lot of damage. Could impact other wars and could set precedent for nuclear warfare.
How do you think the decision to drop the bomb will affect the United States in the future?
-The bomb might inspire other countries to do the same thing to either the US, or another country. Drops the bombs on the 6th and 9th of August. Exposed the US'S power. Controversy in the US.
June 1945, representatives from 50 countries met in San Francisco, California. Meant to encourage cooperation among nations and to prevent future wars. April-June Re-boot of the League of Nations
United Nations