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Chamberlain's Policy of Appeasement- September 30, 1938

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Chamberlain's Policy of Appeasement- September 30, 1938

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Appeasement is the act of giving into aggressive demands in an attempt to maintain peace. British Prime Minister Chamberlain and French Prime Minister Daladier agreed to allow Hitler to take the Sudetenland in exchange for no further demands. I doing so, Chamberlain hoped to avoid conflict. However, this only allowed Hitler to get away with his aggressive behavior and led to further demands and violence.

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A nonaggression pact is an agreement in which one side promises not to attack the other. The Soviet Union and Germany signed this agreement, promising not to attack or interfere with one another. Within this agreement they also agreed to split up Poland between each other. This allowed for Hitler and German aggression to continue without the threat of Soviet interference.

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Adolf Hitler’s nephew, William Hitler, served in the US Navy during World War II.

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Germany Invades Poland- September 1, 1939

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Germany Invades Poland- September 1, 1939

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In an attempt to take over Poland, Germany used a new tactic known as Blitzkrieg, or "lighting war", in their assault. Blitzkrieg is a strategy that involves using air attacks in order to damage defenses and cause panic. This attack left devastating affects on Poland, as Polish soldiers were powerless against the German forces.  This invasion marked the beginning of World War Two.

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True or False: Hitler remained loyal to the Soviet Union and did not break the Nonaggression Pact throughout the entire war.

a). True

b. False

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Dunkirk is a coastal city in which thousands of allied troops had retreated in an attempt to escape the Germans. However, instead, the Germans managed to trap hundreds of thousands of these allied troops. In the end, allied ships were able to save over 300,000 soldiers and bring them to Great Britain. This evacuation was known as Operation Dynamo. Dunkirk enabled the allies to continue the war and was a major boost in British Morale.

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Battle of Britain- July 10-October 31, 1940

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Battle of Britain- July 10-October 31, 1940

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The battle of Britain was a skirmish in which Germany sent thousands of aircraft over the English Channel to attack British targets. In doing so, Hitler planned to to destroy the British Royal Air Force. However, the British were aided by radar, which was a new technology that made British defenses much more effective. This forced Hitler to call off his plans to invade Britain, and he ultimately failed.

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In Pearl Harbor, Hawaii Japan attacked the American naval base. This was a surprise attack that had been developed by the Japanese General, Hideki Tojo. This attack lasted less than two hours. However, it left twenty-four thousand Americans dead, nearly two hundred aircraft were destroyed, and all eight eight battleships in the harbor were sunk or damaged. This not only created devastating effects for Americans, but created a lack of trust between Japanese and Americans all together; even those residing in the United States.

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Japanese Internment Camps- February 19, 1942

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Japanese Internment Camps- February 19, 1942

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After the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, Americans and government officials were worried that Americans of German, Italian, and Japanese descent would help the enemy. However, since German and Italian descendants were much harder to identify, Japanese Americans became the ultimate target. More than one hundred thousand Japanese Americans on the West Coast were forced to leave their homes and businesses and travel to internment camps. Most of these people were Japanese citizens, but were still forced into these camps. These camps contained small barracks and forced these Japanese Americans into unfair and inhumane conditions. The devastating effects of these internment camps are still relevant in today's society, as seen through prejudice and racism towards Japanese people and culture.

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This was a battle in which British troops under the command of General Bernard Montgomery took advantage of the fact that the British-Italian army, under the command of Erwin Rommel, was low on supplies. This occurred after the British were  pushed into Egypt by Rommel's army. The British were able to win a huge victory by using information that was gained from secret German codes. The Battle of El Alamein left the axis power in North Africa severely weakened.

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Operation Torch was an event in which a combined American and British force invaded North Africa. This force was led by the American General, Dwight D. Eisenhower. Operation Torch established strong Allied forces on the east and west. In May of 1943 the Axis forces had to surrender after having eventually ben trapped. This was significant for American and British forces as they were finally able to go on the offensive side after three years of having German and Italian forces dictate events.

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Siege of Leningrad- September 8, 1941- January 27, 1944

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Siege of Leningrad- September 8, 1941- January 27, 1944

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After failing to capture the city of Leningrad in 1941, Hitler ordered a military blockade in order to force the city to surrender. This meant that no supplies could enter Leningrad. However, this blockade did not go as planned and Leningrad did not give in. The Siege lasted nine hundred days and led to the death of as many as one million civilians.

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Battle of Stalingrad- August 23, 1942- February 2, 1943

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Battle of Stalingrad- August 23, 1942- February 2, 1943

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The battle of Stalingrad is one of the most brutal battles of World War Two. It was a battle between German and Russian forces, in which two million people were killed or injured. Between five hundred thousand and one million Soviet Soldiers died while defending Stalingrad, and the axis powers lost at least five hundred thousand soldiers. During the battle German commanders were ready to surrender. However, Hitler forbid this from happening. In addition to the millions of soldiers that had lost their lives, tens of thousands of Russian civilians were killed during battle. However, in the end, the Battle of Stalingrad ultimately changed the direction of the war in favor of the Allied Forces.

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In 1942, a small number of American soldiers and poorly equipped Filipino troops were led by General Douglas MacArthur in an attempt to defend the Philippines. After they had surrendered to the Japanese, seventy thousand prisoners were forced to march to a prison camp. This led to the death of six hundred American and around ten thousand Filipino prisoners; caused by tropical heat, brutal violence from the captors, and a lack of food and water.

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The Battle of Midway was a fight between Japanese and American carriers. Within this battle Japan planned to capture the island of Midway, which was home to an American military base. Japan had an advantage as they could bring more ships and aircraft carriers. However, the United States had the advantage of knowing the date and location of the attack before it occurred, as they were able to break a Japanese code that told them this information. Therefore, they created a strategy that involved capturing weaker targets and using them as bases for their next attacks. This was known as island hopping. In the end, the United States won and left Japan on the defensive side for the remainder of World War Two.

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After which battle did World War Two begin to turn in favor of the allies?

a). Battle of Britain

b). Battle of Stalingrad

c). Battle of Midway

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The Battle of Midway allowed the Allies to go on the offensive side, as it had changed the balance of power in the Pacific. The island hopping strategy involved skipping over Japanese strongholds and, instead, going after weaker targets. They would then capture these targets and use them as bases for their next attacks. This strategy was very successful for the United States.

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First Use of Kamikazes- October 25, 1944

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First Use of Kamikazes- October 25, 1944

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During the Battle of Leyte Gulf the Japanese first used Kamikazes, which are Japanese pilots who filled their planes with explosives and deliberately crashed into ships, sacrificing their own lives in doing so. These Kamikazes came into use in desperation and hopes of reversing the allied advantage in the Pacific. The first kamikazes were used against the United States in this battle. More than five thousand kamikaze pilots died in the Battle of Leyte Gulf, and thirty-four ships were taken down.

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D-Day is the day in which the Battle of Normandy began. Over 150,000 allied troops landed on the beaches of Normandy and forced their way through German defenses; invading France. This created a high amount of casualties. However, it was a huge success for the allies. They were able reconquer a large amount of France and, by the end of August, the Germans surrendered in Paris.

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During World War Two the Japanese tried to make a "Death Ray" that would use electric waves to kill humans from miles away. They were able to make a prototype, but humans had to be still for ten minutes for it to work. They were never able to create a successful final product.

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Battle of the Bulge- December 16, 1944- January 25, 1945

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Battle of the Bulge- December 16, 1944- January 25, 1945

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The Battle of the Bulge began when Hitler ordered a final counterattack in Belgium. The battle took place in the Ardennes Forest, and, initially, the Germans made solid advances forward. This created a bulge in the allied battle lines. Hitler's ultimate goal was to force the allies in the west to negotiate a peace that would be in his favor. This way he could focus on the Eastern front. However, in the end, the Germans were defeated. This marked the end of German resistance.

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V-E Day stands for "victory in Europe day." This was a day in which the Germans had finally surrendered in Europe. This meant that the war in Europe was finally over and Germany was defeated.

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Battle of Iwo Jima-  February 19, 1945 - March 26, 1945

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Battle of Iwo Jima-  February 19, 1945 - March 26, 1945

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The Battle of Iwo Jima was fought between the United States and Japan. In an attempt to capture the island of Iwo Jima, seven thousand Americans died. While the United States significantly outnumbered the Japanese, the Japanese defenders did not hold back and nearly twenty thousand fought to the death. In the end, the United States was able to capture Iwo Jima. However, they were never able to use it as a World War Two staging area.

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Battle of Okinawa- March 26 - July 2, 1945

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Battle of Okinawa- March 26 - July 2, 1945

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The Battle of Okinawa is a battle that lasted nearly three months. After capturing Iwo Jima, the United States had their sights set on Okinawa, before they would reach Japan. Nearly twelve thousand American lives were lost during this battle, as they fell into enemy hands. However, in the end, the allies were victorious.

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As World War Two was beginning to come to an end, many people were desperate to go home to their families. While Japan was already weak and didn't have much more of a fight it could put up, the United States dropped a nuclear bomb on the city of Hiroshima in order to force Japan to surrender and ensure the war was over. This nuclear bomb was dropped on innocent civilians and killed more than seventy thousand instantly. However, Japan did not yet surrender immediately after this bomb was dropped.

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Three days after a nuclear bomb was dropped on Hiroshima, the United State dropped a second bomb on Japan. This bomb killed about forty thousand people, and would later kill tens of thousands more de to radiation poisoning. After this bomb was dropped, Japan acknowledged its defeat.

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V-J Day is also known as victory in Japan day.  After the second bomb had been dropped on Japan, Japanese Emperor Hirohito recognized that victory was impossible and finally admitted defeat. On August 15, 1945 Japan officially surrendered and World War Two was finally over.

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What is the name of the person that advised Franklin D. Roosevelt to build the atomic bomb during World War two? (Hint:  He is sometimes called the "father of the atomic bomb")

a) Joseph Stalin

b). Leonardo DiCaprio

c). Albert Einstein

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The primary goal of the Yalta Conference was to reach an agreement on what to do with Europe after the war. Franklin D. Roosevelt, Joseph Stalin, and Winston Churchill also agreed on plans for governing Germany once it surrendered.

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 Forming of the United Nations -  April-June 1945

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 Forming of the United Nations -  April-June 1945

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The United Nations was formed in order to prevent another war from occurring and to encourage international cooperation. The United States, Great Britain, France, the Soviet Union, and China also formed the United Nations Security Council. Its' role is to determine if a threat exists and encourage the parties involved to resolve the issue peacefully.

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How does the United Nations work? | RMIT University

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The Potsdam conference was a meeting between Joseph Stalin, Winston Churchill, and Harry S. Truman. Within this conference the three men discussed the issues in regards to post-war Europe. However, they struggled to come to an agreement on how to resolve these issues.