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By: Dedric StewartBy: Dedric Stewart
By: Dedric StewartBy: Dedric Stewart
TimelineTimeline
In 1933, Adolf Hitler of the Nazi Party In 1933, Adolf Hitler of the Nazi Party
became the leader of Germany. Under the became the leader of Germany. Under the
Nazis, Germany began to rearm and to Nazis, Germany began to rearm and to
pursue a new nationalist foreign policy. By pursue a new nationalist foreign policy. By
1937, Hitler also began demanding the 1937, Hitler also began demanding the
cession of territories which had historically cession of territories which had historically
been part of Germany, like the Rhineland been part of Germany, like the Rhineland
and Gdansk and Gdansk
In 1933, Adolf Hitler of the Nazi Party In 1933, Adolf Hitler of the Nazi Party
became the leader of Germany. Under the became the leader of Germany. Under the
Nazis, Germany began to rearm and to Nazis, Germany began to rearm and to
pursue a new nationalist foreign policy. By pursue a new nationalist foreign policy. By
1937, Hitler also began demanding the 1937, Hitler also began demanding the
cession of territories which had historically cession of territories which had historically
been part of Germany, like the Rhineland been part of Germany, like the Rhineland
and Gdansk and Gdansk
Timeline (cont.)Timeline (cont.)
In September 1939, Germany invaded Poland in cooperation with the Soviet
Union, and war in Europe followed. The French and British did not declare
war at first, hoping they could persuade Hitler through appeasement, but
Hitler did not respond. The United Kingdom and France declared war. During
the winter of 1939–1940 there was little overt indication of hostilities since
neither side was willing to engage the other directly. This period was called
the Phoney War.
In spring 1940, Germany captured Denmark and Norway, and in the early
summer France and the Low Countries. Italy declared war in June 1940 and
the Italian Army attacked France just before the surrender.
In September 1939, Germany invaded Poland in cooperation with the Soviet
Union, and war in Europe followed. The French and British did not declare
war at first, hoping they could persuade Hitler through appeasement, but
Hitler did not respond. The United Kingdom and France declared war. During
the winter of 1939–1940 there was little overt indication of hostilities since
neither side was willing to engage the other directly. This period was called
the Phoney War.
In spring 1940, Germany captured Denmark and Norway, and in the early
summer France and the Low Countries. Italy declared war in June 1940 and
the Italian Army attacked France just before the surrender.
Timeline (cont.)Timeline (cont.)
In June 1941, the extent of the war increased when Germany In June 1941, the extent of the war increased when Germany
invaded the Soviet Union, bringing the Soviet Union into alliance invaded the Soviet Union, bringing the Soviet Union into alliance
with the United Kingdom. The German attack was initially highly with the United Kingdom. The German attack was initially highly
successful, overrunning great tracts of Soviet territory, but began to successful, overrunning great tracts of Soviet territory, but began to
stall by the winter.stall by the winter.
In December 1941, however, the war expanded once more when In December 1941, however, the war expanded once more when
Japan, already in its fifth year of war with China, launched near Japan, already in its fifth year of war with China, launched near
simultaneous attacks against the United States and British assets in simultaneous attacks against the United States and British assets in
Southeast Asia; four days later, Germany declared war on the Southeast Asia; four days later, Germany declared war on the
United States. This brought the United States and Japan into the United States. This brought the United States and Japan into the
greater conflict and turned previously separate Asian and European greater conflict and turned previously separate Asian and European
wars into a single global one.wars into a single global one.
In June 1941, the extent of the war increased when Germany In June 1941, the extent of the war increased when Germany
invaded the Soviet Union, bringing the Soviet Union into alliance invaded the Soviet Union, bringing the Soviet Union into alliance
with the United Kingdom. The German attack was initially highly with the United Kingdom. The German attack was initially highly
successful, overrunning great tracts of Soviet territory, but began to successful, overrunning great tracts of Soviet territory, but began to
stall by the winter.stall by the winter.
In December 1941, however, the war expanded once more when In December 1941, however, the war expanded once more when
Japan, already in its fifth year of war with China, launched near Japan, already in its fifth year of war with China, launched near
simultaneous attacks against the United States and British assets in simultaneous attacks against the United States and British assets in
Southeast Asia; four days later, Germany declared war on the Southeast Asia; four days later, Germany declared war on the
United States. This brought the United States and Japan into the United States. This brought the United States and Japan into the
greater conflict and turned previously separate Asian and European greater conflict and turned previously separate Asian and European
wars into a single global one.wars into a single global one.
Timeline (cont.)Timeline (cont.)
In 1942, though Axis forces continued to make gains, the tide began to turn. Japan
suffered its first major defeat against American forces in the Battle of Midway,
where four of Japan's aircraft carriers were destroyed. German forces in Africa
were being pushed back by Anglo-American forces, and Germany’s renewed
summer offensive in the Soviet Union had ground to a halt.
In 1943 Germany suffered devastating losses to the Soviets at Stalingrad, and then
again at Kursk, the greatest tank battle in military history. Their forces were
expelled from Africa, and Allied forces began driving northward up through Sicily
and Italy. Italy was forced to sign the Italian Armistice in September 1943. The
Japanese continued to lose ground as the American forces seized island after
island in the Pacific Ocean.
In 1942, though Axis forces continued to make gains, the tide began to turn. Japan
suffered its first major defeat against American forces in the Battle of Midway,
where four of Japan's aircraft carriers were destroyed. German forces in Africa
were being pushed back by Anglo-American forces, and Germany’s renewed
summer offensive in the Soviet Union had ground to a halt.
In 1943 Germany suffered devastating losses to the Soviets at Stalingrad, and then
again at Kursk, the greatest tank battle in military history. Their forces were
expelled from Africa, and Allied forces began driving northward up through Sicily
and Italy. Italy was forced to sign the Italian Armistice in September 1943. The
Japanese continued to lose ground as the American forces seized island after
island in the Pacific Ocean.
Timeline (cont.)Timeline (cont.)
In 1944, the course of the war was clearly becoming In 1944, the course of the war was clearly becoming
unfavourable for the Axis. Germany became boxed in as unfavourable for the Axis. Germany became boxed in as
the Soviet offensive became a juggernaut in the east, the Soviet offensive became a juggernaut in the east,
pushing the Germans out of Russia and pressing into pushing the Germans out of Russia and pressing into
Poland and Romania; in the west, the Western Allies Poland and Romania; in the west, the Western Allies
invaded mainland Europe, liberating France and the Low invaded mainland Europe, liberating France and the Low
Countries and reaching Germany’s western borders. While Countries and reaching Germany’s western borders. While
Japan launched a successful major offensive in China, in Japan launched a successful major offensive in China, in
the Pacific, their navy suffered continued heavy losses as the Pacific, their navy suffered continued heavy losses as
American forces captured airfields within bombing range American forces captured airfields within bombing range
of Tokyo.of Tokyo.
In 1944, the course of the war was clearly becoming In 1944, the course of the war was clearly becoming
unfavourable for the Axis. Germany became boxed in as unfavourable for the Axis. Germany became boxed in as
the Soviet offensive became a juggernaut in the east, the Soviet offensive became a juggernaut in the east,
pushing the Germans out of Russia and pressing into pushing the Germans out of Russia and pressing into
Poland and Romania; in the west, the Western Allies Poland and Romania; in the west, the Western Allies
invaded mainland Europe, liberating France and the Low invaded mainland Europe, liberating France and the Low
Countries and reaching Germany’s western borders. While Countries and reaching Germany’s western borders. While
Japan launched a successful major offensive in China, in Japan launched a successful major offensive in China, in
the Pacific, their navy suffered continued heavy losses as the Pacific, their navy suffered continued heavy losses as
American forces captured airfields within bombing range American forces captured airfields within bombing range
of Tokyo.of Tokyo.
Timeline (cont.)Timeline (cont.)
In 1945 the war ended. In Europe, a final In 1945 the war ended. In Europe, a final
German counter-attack in the west failed, while German counter-attack in the west failed, while
Soviet forces captured Berlin in May, forcing Soviet forces captured Berlin in May, forcing
Germany to surrender. In Asia, American forces Germany to surrender. In Asia, American forces
captured the Japanese islands of Iwo Jima and captured the Japanese islands of Iwo Jima and
Okinawa while British forces in South East Asia Okinawa while British forces in South East Asia
managed to expel Japanese forces there. managed to expel Japanese forces there.
Initially unwilling to surrender, Japan finally Initially unwilling to surrender, Japan finally
capitulated after the Soviet Union invaded capitulated after the Soviet Union invaded
Manchukuo and the United States dropped Manchukuo and the United States dropped
atomic bombs on the mainland of Japan.atomic bombs on the mainland of Japan.
In 1945 the war ended. In Europe, a final In 1945 the war ended. In Europe, a final
German counter-attack in the west failed, while German counter-attack in the west failed, while
Soviet forces captured Berlin in May, forcing Soviet forces captured Berlin in May, forcing
Germany to surrender. In Asia, American forces Germany to surrender. In Asia, American forces
captured the Japanese islands of Iwo Jima and captured the Japanese islands of Iwo Jima and
Okinawa while British forces in South East Asia Okinawa while British forces in South East Asia
managed to expel Japanese forces there. managed to expel Japanese forces there.
Initially unwilling to surrender, Japan finally Initially unwilling to surrender, Japan finally
capitulated after the Soviet Union invaded capitulated after the Soviet Union invaded
Manchukuo and the United States dropped Manchukuo and the United States dropped
atomic bombs on the mainland of Japan.atomic bombs on the mainland of Japan.
Important PeopleImportant People
Adolf Hitler was leader of the Nazi party. He blamed Jews for the Adolf Hitler was leader of the Nazi party. He blamed Jews for the
war and the problems afterwards. He tried to exterminate them but war and the problems afterwards. He tried to exterminate them but
it didn’t work. When the war was about to end and he knew he was it didn’t work. When the war was about to end and he knew he was
going to lose, he married his wife. Soon afterwards they committed going to lose, he married his wife. Soon afterwards they committed
suicide. suicide.
Born in 1883, Mussolini was active in the socialist party until they Born in 1883, Mussolini was active in the socialist party until they
supported the allies in World War 1. He resigned in 1915, and when supported the allies in World War 1. He resigned in 1915, and when
they entered the war, he joined the Italian Army. In 1922, King they entered the war, he joined the Italian Army. In 1922, King
Victor Emmanuel III made Mussolini the head of the fascist party to Victor Emmanuel III made Mussolini the head of the fascist party to
prevent a revolt in Italy. On June 10th, 1940, He declared war on prevent a revolt in Italy. On June 10th, 1940, He declared war on
Britain and France, and four months later, invaded Greece. Defeats Britain and France, and four months later, invaded Greece. Defeats
weakened his prestige, and facing an allied invasion, the King forced weakened his prestige, and facing an allied invasion, the King forced
him to resign. He was imprisoned, but rescued by German air troops him to resign. He was imprisoned, but rescued by German air troops
on September 12th, 1943. Italian Partisans captured him while on September 12th, 1943. Italian Partisans captured him while
trying to escape to Switzerland and on April 28th, he was shot. trying to escape to Switzerland and on April 28th, he was shot.
Adolf Hitler was leader of the Nazi party. He blamed Jews for the Adolf Hitler was leader of the Nazi party. He blamed Jews for the
war and the problems afterwards. He tried to exterminate them but war and the problems afterwards. He tried to exterminate them but
it didn’t work. When the war was about to end and he knew he was it didn’t work. When the war was about to end and he knew he was
going to lose, he married his wife. Soon afterwards they committed going to lose, he married his wife. Soon afterwards they committed
suicide. suicide.
Born in 1883, Mussolini was active in the socialist party until they Born in 1883, Mussolini was active in the socialist party until they
supported the allies in World War 1. He resigned in 1915, and when supported the allies in World War 1. He resigned in 1915, and when
they entered the war, he joined the Italian Army. In 1922, King they entered the war, he joined the Italian Army. In 1922, King
Victor Emmanuel III made Mussolini the head of the fascist party to Victor Emmanuel III made Mussolini the head of the fascist party to
prevent a revolt in Italy. On June 10th, 1940, He declared war on prevent a revolt in Italy. On June 10th, 1940, He declared war on
Britain and France, and four months later, invaded Greece. Defeats Britain and France, and four months later, invaded Greece. Defeats
weakened his prestige, and facing an allied invasion, the King forced weakened his prestige, and facing an allied invasion, the King forced
him to resign. He was imprisoned, but rescued by German air troops him to resign. He was imprisoned, but rescued by German air troops
on September 12th, 1943. Italian Partisans captured him while on September 12th, 1943. Italian Partisans captured him while
trying to escape to Switzerland and on April 28th, he was shot. trying to escape to Switzerland and on April 28th, he was shot.
Important People Important People
Joseph Stalin, was born in Georgia on December Joseph Stalin, was born in Georgia on December
21 in 1879. He was the leader of the USSR 21 in 1879. He was the leader of the USSR
during World War 2. He sided with the allies in during World War 2. He sided with the allies in
trying to defeat Germany. He was one of the trying to defeat Germany. He was one of the
reasons that we dropped the bomb on Japan, to reasons that we dropped the bomb on Japan, to
stop the spread of communism into the Far East. stop the spread of communism into the Far East.
The bomb ended the war quickly and stopped all The bomb ended the war quickly and stopped all
soviet gains. In 1948, he ordered the economic soviet gains. In 1948, he ordered the economic
blockade of Berlin, starting the cold war, which blockade of Berlin, starting the cold war, which
would last until the mid-eighties, when the USSR would last until the mid-eighties, when the USSR
dissolved. dissolved.
Joseph Stalin, was born in Georgia on December Joseph Stalin, was born in Georgia on December
21 in 1879. He was the leader of the USSR 21 in 1879. He was the leader of the USSR
during World War 2. He sided with the allies in during World War 2. He sided with the allies in
trying to defeat Germany. He was one of the trying to defeat Germany. He was one of the
reasons that we dropped the bomb on Japan, to reasons that we dropped the bomb on Japan, to
stop the spread of communism into the Far East. stop the spread of communism into the Far East.
The bomb ended the war quickly and stopped all The bomb ended the war quickly and stopped all
soviet gains. In 1948, he ordered the economic soviet gains. In 1948, he ordered the economic
blockade of Berlin, starting the cold war, which blockade of Berlin, starting the cold war, which
would last until the mid-eighties, when the USSR would last until the mid-eighties, when the USSR
dissolved. dissolved.
Good guys vs. Bad guysGood guys vs. Bad guys
Hitler would be number one. He was a horrible Hitler would be number one. He was a horrible
person, but there would be no WW II without person, but there would be no WW II without
him. Then there's Emp. Hirohito, ditto for the him. Then there's Emp. Hirohito, ditto for the
above. No WW II without him either.above. No WW II without him either.
Then there are the people who fought against Then there are the people who fought against
the two above mentioned bad guys: Churchill, the two above mentioned bad guys: Churchill,
Roosevelt and Stalin. Little did we know that Roosevelt and Stalin. Little did we know that
Stalin was a bad guy also, he killed three times Stalin was a bad guy also, he killed three times
as many Russians as Hitler killed Jews, but they as many Russians as Hitler killed Jews, but they
were his own people so no one really cares.were his own people so no one really cares.
Hitler would be number one. He was a horrible Hitler would be number one. He was a horrible
person, but there would be no WW II without person, but there would be no WW II without
him. Then there's Emp. Hirohito, ditto for the him. Then there's Emp. Hirohito, ditto for the
above. No WW II without him either.above. No WW II without him either.
Then there are the people who fought against Then there are the people who fought against
the two above mentioned bad guys: Churchill, the two above mentioned bad guys: Churchill,
Roosevelt and Stalin. Little did we know that Roosevelt and Stalin. Little did we know that
Stalin was a bad guy also, he killed three times Stalin was a bad guy also, he killed three times
as many Russians as Hitler killed Jews, but they as many Russians as Hitler killed Jews, but they
were his own people so no one really cares.were his own people so no one really cares.
WeaponsWeapons
The Thompson sub machine gun a.k.a The Thompson sub machine gun a.k.a
Tommy Gun. This was the standard Tommy Gun. This was the standard
American machine gun.American machine gun.
The Thompson sub machine gun a.k.a The Thompson sub machine gun a.k.a
Tommy Gun. This was the standard Tommy Gun. This was the standard
American machine gun.American machine gun.
WeaponsWeapons
The Vultee XP-54. This was the premiere The Vultee XP-54. This was the premiere
U.S. fighter jet.U.S. fighter jet.
The Vultee XP-54. This was the premiere The Vultee XP-54. This was the premiere
U.S. fighter jet.U.S. fighter jet.
WeaponsWeapons
This is a German frag grenade. It caused This is a German frag grenade. It caused
huge explosions and could even blow huge explosions and could even blow
tanks off track.tanks off track.
This is a German frag grenade. It caused This is a German frag grenade. It caused
huge explosions and could even blow huge explosions and could even blow
tanks off track.tanks off track.
WeaponsWeapons
This a German warship. The best one they This a German warship. The best one they
had.had.
This a German warship. The best one they This a German warship. The best one they
had.had.
WeaponsWeapons
This was the standard German machine This was the standard German machine
gun.gun.
The MP43 or Machine Pistol 43.
This was the standard German machine This was the standard German machine
gun.gun.
The MP43 or Machine Pistol 43.
Lasting effectsLasting effects
Millions of men came home with out a leg, an arm, or Millions of men came home with out a leg, an arm, or
blind, or deaf, or mentally broken due to the things they blind, or deaf, or mentally broken due to the things they
had to live through in the trenches. Others had their lives had to live through in the trenches. Others had their lives
cut short through the effects of poison gas, and injuries cut short through the effects of poison gas, and injuries
due to blast, with collapsed lungs. due to blast, with collapsed lungs.
Others came home whole in body, appearing normal, but Others came home whole in body, appearing normal, but
with such serious nervous/mental conditions that they with such serious nervous/mental conditions that they
could not work, and were confined to mental hospitals for could not work, and were confined to mental hospitals for
the rest of their lives. the rest of their lives.
The majority were able to resume their lives, but with The majority were able to resume their lives, but with
various amounts of disability. Shell shock was also various amounts of disability. Shell shock was also
common.common.
Millions of men came home with out a leg, an arm, or Millions of men came home with out a leg, an arm, or
blind, or deaf, or mentally broken due to the things they blind, or deaf, or mentally broken due to the things they
had to live through in the trenches. Others had their lives had to live through in the trenches. Others had their lives
cut short through the effects of poison gas, and injuries cut short through the effects of poison gas, and injuries
due to blast, with collapsed lungs. due to blast, with collapsed lungs.
Others came home whole in body, appearing normal, but Others came home whole in body, appearing normal, but
with such serious nervous/mental conditions that they with such serious nervous/mental conditions that they
could not work, and were confined to mental hospitals for could not work, and were confined to mental hospitals for
the rest of their lives. the rest of their lives.
The majority were able to resume their lives, but with The majority were able to resume their lives, but with
various amounts of disability. Shell shock was also various amounts of disability. Shell shock was also
common.common.
Affected areasAffected areas
Primary sourcePrimary source
"Yesterday, December 7, 1941 - a date which will live in "Yesterday, December 7, 1941 - a date which will live in
infamy - The United States of America was suddenly and infamy - The United States of America was suddenly and
deliberately attacked by naval and air forces of the Empire deliberately attacked by naval and air forces of the Empire
of Japan...As Commander-in-Chief of the Army and Navy, of Japan...As Commander-in-Chief of the Army and Navy,
I have directed that all measures be taken for our I have directed that all measures be taken for our
defense...With confidence in our armed forces - with the defense...With confidence in our armed forces - with the
unbounded determination of our people - we will gain the unbounded determination of our people - we will gain the
inevitable triumph - so help us God."inevitable triumph - so help us God."
President F.D. Roosevelt’s speechPresident F.D. Roosevelt’s speech - 8th December - 8th December
1941 1941
"Yesterday, December 7, 1941 - a date which will live in "Yesterday, December 7, 1941 - a date which will live in
infamy - The United States of America was suddenly and infamy - The United States of America was suddenly and
deliberately attacked by naval and air forces of the Empire deliberately attacked by naval and air forces of the Empire
of Japan...As Commander-in-Chief of the Army and Navy, of Japan...As Commander-in-Chief of the Army and Navy,
I have directed that all measures be taken for our I have directed that all measures be taken for our
defense...With confidence in our armed forces - with the defense...With confidence in our armed forces - with the
unbounded determination of our people - we will gain the unbounded determination of our people - we will gain the
inevitable triumph - so help us God."inevitable triumph - so help us God."
President F.D. Roosevelt’s speechPresident F.D. Roosevelt’s speech - 8th December - 8th December
1941 1941
In the endIn the end
The good guys won the war.The good guys won the war.
The good guys won the war.The good guys won the war.
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