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Premium member Presentation Transcript Origins of World War II1933-1939 : Origins of World War II1933-1939 Normandy Beach Post World War I : Post World War I 1920’s: Europe is still rebuilding after WWI European nations are going through a period of instability “Desperate Times Call for Desperate Measures” The rise of ruthless dictators across Europe leads to conflicts Italy : Italy Italian Military Commander Mussolini overthrew Italian government in 1922 Extreme emphasis on militarism and STRONG nationalism The STATE is more important than the individual Benito Mussolini Union of Soviet Socialist Republics : Union of Soviet Socialist Republics Soon after Lenin’s death in 1924, Stalin slowly takes over Communist USSR Communism: System in which ALL economic, social, and political activity is controlled by the government Joseph Stalin Treaty of Versailles (1919) : Treaty of Versailles (1919) Germany had to: Take blame for WWI Surrender their world-wide colonies Reduce the size of their military Pay reparations for war damages Over $32 billion (est. $392 billion 2008 USD) Give up its national land Germany was angry and embarrassed Germany and U.S. Great Depression : Germany and U.S. Great Depression To pay off war debts, Germany printed more money In 1923, 1 U.S. Dollar = 1 TRILLION German Marks Hyperinflation The Great Depression meant the U.S. could no longer give Germany economic aid Headline: “I vow to restore Germany to its former greatness” : Headline: “I vow to restore Germany to its former greatness” Austrian-born Adolf Hitler makes this promise to the German People Hitler was the leader of the Nazi political party Appointed Chancellor of Germany in 1933 Passed “Enabling Act” in 1933, increasing his power Adolf Hitler Slide 8: Eventually, Hitler dissolved the German Government and took complete control of Germany Hitler fulfills his promise of reviving Germany Hitler’s Aggression : Hitler’s Aggression 1938- Hitler demands Austria give up control of their country to Nazi Party Austrian President abdicates his power to Nazis 1938 Munich Conference: Appeasement : 1938 Munich Conference: Appeasement Hitler demanded control of Sudetenland (Czech land) Czechoslovakia gives Sudetenland to Germany (under advisement of France and Great Britain) “An appeaser is one who feeds a crocodile, hoping it will eat him last” –Winston Churchill German Blitzkrieg in Poland Sept 1 1939 : German Blitzkrieg in Poland Sept 1 1939 Blitzkrieg= “Lightning War” Germany sends mass amounts of tanks, planes, infantry, artillery, etc… Poland falls in less than a month Non-Aggression Pact August1939 : Non-Aggression Pact August1939 1939 Non-Aggression Pact : 1939 Non-Aggression Pact Poland would be divided between Germany and the Soviets Stalin knew Hitler would eventually break the Pact Poland was a “buffer zone” between Russia and Germany The Pact gave Stalin time to mobilize his military World War II has arrived : World War II has arrived Sept 1, 1939 Germany invades Poland Sept 3, 1939 France and Britain declare war on Germany The Lines Have Been Drawn : The Lines Have Been Drawn Major Axis Powers Germany Italy Japan Major Allied Powers France Great Britain Soviet Union United States (1941) Germany Turns West : Germany Turns West Just like World War I, Germany wants to quickly eliminate France as a threat France fortifies its border with Germany Maginot Line May 1940: Germany through Ardennes Forest (Belgium and Luxembourg) France surrenders in June 1940 “Vichy France” French “Puppet” government Maginot Line : Maginot Line Above Ground Fortifications Underground Tunnels Miracle at Dunkirk June 1940 : Miracle at Dunkirk June 1940 Hitler orders German troops to delay their attack for a few days, giving Allied troops time to retreat across the English Channel Battle of Britain: June-October 1940 : Battle of Britain: June-October 1940 Slide 20: Luftwaffe (German Air Force) vs. Royal Air Force (RAF) Hitler wanted to attack civilian targets in G.B., hoping they would surrender RAF developed RADAR, detecting Luftwaffe over English Channel British never surrendered Hitler eventually gives up the attack after 5 months 1940 Germany sets its sights on the Soviet Union : Germany sets its sights on the Soviet Union Operation Barbarossa 1941 Germany invades Russia “Never fight a land-war in Russia” German Blitzkrieg was effective… to an extent Soviet Winters…Brrrr!!!!!!! : Soviet Winters…Brrrr!!!!!!! German soldiers (like the one throwing the grenade) were ill-equipped to deal with the cold Thousands died of hypothermia The Blitzkrieg fails… Germans Push For Stalingrad : Germans Push For Stalingrad Battle lasts August 21,1942 to February 2, 1943 Germany is defeated (1st major defeat) Soviets desperately needed assistance (did not get any) Turning point in the war… Stalingrad You do not have the permission to view this presentation. In order to view it, please contact the author of the presentation.
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Premium member Presentation Transcript Origins of World War II1933-1939 : Origins of World War II1933-1939 Normandy Beach Post World War I : Post World War I 1920’s: Europe is still rebuilding after WWI European nations are going through a period of instability “Desperate Times Call for Desperate Measures” The rise of ruthless dictators across Europe leads to conflicts Italy : Italy Italian Military Commander Mussolini overthrew Italian government in 1922 Extreme emphasis on militarism and STRONG nationalism The STATE is more important than the individual Benito Mussolini Union of Soviet Socialist Republics : Union of Soviet Socialist Republics Soon after Lenin’s death in 1924, Stalin slowly takes over Communist USSR Communism: System in which ALL economic, social, and political activity is controlled by the government Joseph Stalin Treaty of Versailles (1919) : Treaty of Versailles (1919) Germany had to: Take blame for WWI Surrender their world-wide colonies Reduce the size of their military Pay reparations for war damages Over $32 billion (est. $392 billion 2008 USD) Give up its national land Germany was angry and embarrassed Germany and U.S. Great Depression : Germany and U.S. Great Depression To pay off war debts, Germany printed more money In 1923, 1 U.S. Dollar = 1 TRILLION German Marks Hyperinflation The Great Depression meant the U.S. could no longer give Germany economic aid Headline: “I vow to restore Germany to its former greatness” : Headline: “I vow to restore Germany to its former greatness” Austrian-born Adolf Hitler makes this promise to the German People Hitler was the leader of the Nazi political party Appointed Chancellor of Germany in 1933 Passed “Enabling Act” in 1933, increasing his power Adolf Hitler Slide 8: Eventually, Hitler dissolved the German Government and took complete control of Germany Hitler fulfills his promise of reviving Germany Hitler’s Aggression : Hitler’s Aggression 1938- Hitler demands Austria give up control of their country to Nazi Party Austrian President abdicates his power to Nazis 1938 Munich Conference: Appeasement : 1938 Munich Conference: Appeasement Hitler demanded control of Sudetenland (Czech land) Czechoslovakia gives Sudetenland to Germany (under advisement of France and Great Britain) “An appeaser is one who feeds a crocodile, hoping it will eat him last” –Winston Churchill German Blitzkrieg in Poland Sept 1 1939 : German Blitzkrieg in Poland Sept 1 1939 Blitzkrieg= “Lightning War” Germany sends mass amounts of tanks, planes, infantry, artillery, etc… Poland falls in less than a month Non-Aggression Pact August1939 : Non-Aggression Pact August1939 1939 Non-Aggression Pact : 1939 Non-Aggression Pact Poland would be divided between Germany and the Soviets Stalin knew Hitler would eventually break the Pact Poland was a “buffer zone” between Russia and Germany The Pact gave Stalin time to mobilize his military World War II has arrived : World War II has arrived Sept 1, 1939 Germany invades Poland Sept 3, 1939 France and Britain declare war on Germany The Lines Have Been Drawn : The Lines Have Been Drawn Major Axis Powers Germany Italy Japan Major Allied Powers France Great Britain Soviet Union United States (1941) Germany Turns West : Germany Turns West Just like World War I, Germany wants to quickly eliminate France as a threat France fortifies its border with Germany Maginot Line May 1940: Germany through Ardennes Forest (Belgium and Luxembourg) France surrenders in June 1940 “Vichy France” French “Puppet” government Maginot Line : Maginot Line Above Ground Fortifications Underground Tunnels Miracle at Dunkirk June 1940 : Miracle at Dunkirk June 1940 Hitler orders German troops to delay their attack for a few days, giving Allied troops time to retreat across the English Channel Battle of Britain: June-October 1940 : Battle of Britain: June-October 1940 Slide 20: Luftwaffe (German Air Force) vs. Royal Air Force (RAF) Hitler wanted to attack civilian targets in G.B., hoping they would surrender RAF developed RADAR, detecting Luftwaffe over English Channel British never surrendered Hitler eventually gives up the attack after 5 months 1940 Germany sets its sights on the Soviet Union : Germany sets its sights on the Soviet Union Operation Barbarossa 1941 Germany invades Russia “Never fight a land-war in Russia” German Blitzkrieg was effective… to an extent Soviet Winters…Brrrr!!!!!!! : Soviet Winters…Brrrr!!!!!!! German soldiers (like the one throwing the grenade) were ill-equipped to deal with the cold Thousands died of hypothermia The Blitzkrieg fails… Germans Push For Stalingrad : Germans Push For Stalingrad Battle lasts August 21,1942 to February 2, 1943 Germany is defeated (1st major defeat) Soviets desperately needed assistance (did not get any) Turning point in the war… Stalingrad