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World War II

Explore the pivotal moments in World War II from Japan's early victories to the defeat of the Nazis and Japan. Witness the dramatic battles, strategies, and the atomic bombings culminating in the Allied triumph.

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World War II

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  1. World War II Toward Victory

  2. I. War in the Pacific • Japanese were winning early (Philippines, New Guinea, Indonesia) • June 1942 tide turned in favor of the allies b/c of Coral Sea & Midway Island (destroyed 2 fleets) • Marines led by MacArthur began island hopping campaign to keep supply lines open

  3. II. Nazis Defeated • Hitler – “If the war is to be lost the nation will also perish.” • Ger. launched last offensive - Battle of the Bulge, their last success • WWII Battle of the Bulge Video.asf

  4. Ger. now under 24 hr bombing raids on bases, factories, rr, oil depots • Fire bombing cities, Mussolini was captured & killed, Hitler committed suicide • May 7, 1945 Germany surrendered

  5. III. Defeat of Japan • Allies can now concentrate on Pacific theatre • Iwo Gima & Okinawa were very bloody • 1944 – Japan using Kamikaze pilots • WWII Iwo Gima & Okinawa video.asf

  6. Hiroshima before the bomb

  7. Manhattan project was successful in 1945 • Harry Truman issued a warning to Japan or face “utter and complete destruction.” • 1st Atom bomb Little Boy dropped on Hiroshima on Aug. 7 (70,000), Fat Man on Nagaski Aug. 9 (40,000) • WWII Manhattan Project video.asf

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