Getting to California

1. Ch 19 Sec 2: WW II Begins in Europe Blitzkreig – “lightening fast” war that the Germans used by overwhelming their enemies with superior firepower and numbers allowing them to defeat Poland in one month. Maginot Line – Western front line that the French had reinforced after WWI fearing another German invasion and changing Hitler’s strategy to get to France through Belgium Dunkirk– massive evacuation of British troops in the Northern France (June 1940). The Fall of France – German’s accept French surrender June 1940 and put in a puppet government (Vichy) Winston Churchill – Prime Minister of England that became the face of Europe’s final resistance to Hitler. Attempted to appeal directly to FDR to enter the war. Battle of Britain – German air force (Luftwaffe) attack that lasted from June to October 1940. The British Royal Air Force (RAF) were able to defend their nation with the new technology of radar. Getting to California

2. The War Begins On September 1, 1939, Germany and the USSR invaded Poland. (pages 589–591) Click the mouse button or press the Space Bar to display the information. Section 2-9

3. The War Begins On September 3, Britain and France declared war on Germany–starting World War II. (pages 591–593) Click the mouse button or press the Space Bar to display the information. Section 2-11

4. The War Begins The Germans used a blitzkrieg, or lightening war, to attack Poland. The Polish army was defeated by October 5. (pages 591–593) Click the mouse button or press the Space Bar to display the information. Section 2-11

5. The War Begins (cont.) On April 9, 1940, the German army attacked Norway and Denmark. Within a month, Germany overtook both countries. Click the mouse button or press the Space Bar to display the information. Section 2-12

6. The War Begins (cont.) After World War I, the French built a line of concrete bunkers and fortifications called the Maginot Line along the German border. (pages 591–593) Click the mouse button or press the Space Bar to display the information. Section 2-13

7. The War Begins (cont.) When Hitler decided to attack France, he went around the Maginot Line by invading the Netherlands, Belgium, and Luxembourg. (pages 591–593) Click the mouse button or press the Space Bar to display the information. Section 2-13

8. The War Begins (cont.) • The French and British forces quickly went into Belgium, becoming trapped there by German forces. (pages 591–593) Click the mouse button or press the Space Bar to display the information. Section 2-13

9. The War Begins (cont.) By June 4, about 338,000 British and French troops had evacuated Belgium through the French port of Dunkirk and across the English Channel, using ships of all sizes. (pages 591–593) Click the mouse button or press the Space Bar to display the information. Section 2-14

10. The War Begins On June 22, 1940, France surrendered to the Germans. Germany installed a puppet government in France. (pages 591–593) Click the mouse button or press the Space Bar to display the information. Section 2-14

11. Britain Remains Defiant Hitler thought that Britain would negotiate peace after France surrendered. He did not anticipate the bravery of the British people and their prime minister, Winston Churchill. (pages 593–594) Click the mouse button or press the Space Bar to display the information. Section 2-16

12. Britain Remains Defiant On June 4, 1940, Churchill delivered a defiant speech that rallied the British people and alerted the United States to Britain’s plight. “Even though large tracts of Europe have fallen . . . we shall not flag or fail. . . . We shall defend our island, whatever the cost may be, we shall fight on the beaches, we shall fight on the landing grounds, we shall fight in the fields and in the streets, we shall fight in the hills; we shall never surrender.” (pages 593–594) Click the mouse button or press the Space Bar to display the information. Section 2-16

13. Britain Remains Defiant (cont.) To invade Britain, Germany had to defeat the British air force. In the Battle of Britain, the German air force, the Luftwaffe, launched an all-out air battle to destroy the British Royal Air Force. (pages 593–594) Click the mouse button or press the Space Bar to display the information. Section 2-17

14. Britain Remains Defiant (cont.) After German bombers bombed London, the British responded by bombing Berlin, Germany. (pages 593–594) Click the mouse button or press the Space Bar to display the information. Section 2-17

15. Britain Remains Defiant (cont.) The Royal Air Force was greatly outnumbered by the Luftwaffe, but the British had radar stations and were able to detect incoming German aircraft and direct British fighters to intercept them. (pages 593–594) Section 2-18

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