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Understanding WWII: The Rise of Hitler and Europe's Response

This analysis delves into the early stages of World War II, focusing on Hitler's expansionist policies following the Munich Conference and the subsequent actions of France and Britain. We assess the events that led to the creation of alliances to counter Germany's aggression and examine key military strategies like Blitzkrieg and Operation Sea Lion. Evaluating the outcomes of significant battles and air campaigns, we encourage predictions about future conflicts and invite reflection on the broader implications for Europe and the Holocaust.

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Understanding WWII: The Rise of Hitler and Europe's Response

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  1. Let’s review what we know so far! …… please don’t say “nothing” 

  2. Appeasement: • Germany can have the Sudetenland • Rest of Czechoslovakia broken up

  3. Look at your blank map. • Label as many countries as you can.

  4. Sweden Norway Denmark United Kingdom Soviet Union Netherlands Germany Poland Belgium Czech Austria France Hungary Italy

  5. Shade in the area that Hitler (Germany) received as a result of the Munich Conference. Make a prediction… what happens next? Where will Germany attack next….

  6. CORRECT! A year later Hitler takes all of Czechoslovakia France and Britain need to take action… what do they do?

  7. France and Britain create an alliance with Poland. “We will help you if Hitler attacks” What about Germany? What are Hitler’s concerns? …..in other words, who is he concerned about?

  8. Nazi-Soviet Nonaggression Pact Aug. ‘39 Blitzkrieg Planes Tanks Vehicles Foot Soldiers SU from East France and Britain do NOTHING

  9. ALLIES AXIS Powers Britain France More to come… Germany Italy Japan

  10. Spring 1940: Denmark Norway Netherlands Belgium Luxemburg France Start at 35 mins in...

  11. Miracle at Dunkirk… Churchill: “wars are not won by evacuations…” So what happens next? Look at your maps to support your predictions

  12. CORRECT! Hitler targets Britain Britain’s Response:

  13. German Strategy: Operation Sea Lion Goal – use air force to destroy British Royal Air Force and gain control of the skies above Britain July 1940 POSTPONE INVASTION OF BRITAIN Result: Britain lost 1000 planes Germany lost 1700 planes Month long bombing campaign “the Blitz” What did Hitler do….?

  14. These things all went together to make the most hateful, most beautiful single scene I have ever known."

  15. As of 1940… who do you think will win? Use at least two pieces of evidence to support your answer. (Remember evidence is specific)

  16. So what next? Take a break and look into the Holocaust Return to our study WWII with America’s involvement Home front Two days for in class reading (book chat) One day for preparing your project in class – great time to work on dialogue!

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