https://padlet.com/spineda231/n394kcwx5j5p0qfk Complete research to learn about specific WWII battles by answering the questions at each battle site. Split the battles up evenly with your group. Operation Torch in North Africa (Tunisia) is provided as an exemplar. en-us 2021-07-09 12:59:23 UTC 2021-07-09 13:46:01 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f6e9.png spineda231 https://padlet.com/spineda231/n394kcwx5j5p0qfk/wish/1643297326 When: June 6th, 1944
Purpose: The American and British invasion of France was a top-secret mission called "Operation Overlord." When they landed on the beaches of Normandy on June 6, the goal of every soldier was to drive the German military back. 
Key Details( 1-3) : - 156,000 forces attacked on D-Day
- The fight was on 50 mile stretch of beach
-12,000 Allied troops died and thousands more were wounded or missing
Who won?: The Allies won and successfully stormed Normandy beach
Effects: There were many loses which changed the course of how WWII was changed ]]> 2021-07-09 12:59:23 UTC https://padlet.com/spineda231/n394kcwx5j5p0qfk/wish/1643297326 spineda231 https://padlet.com/spineda231/n394kcwx5j5p0qfk/wish/1643297327 When: April 18, 1942
Purpose: A surprise attack on Tokyo, Japan by the U.S bombers tin order to strike back at them for Pearl Harbor Attack. Help boost  American morale. 
Key Details( 1-3) :
-  It did little damage
- Naval aircraft was train under Colonel James Doolittle.
Effects: Help bring American spirit up ]]> 2021-07-09 12:59:23 UTC https://padlet.com/spineda231/n394kcwx5j5p0qfk/wish/1643297327 spineda231 https://padlet.com/spineda231/n394kcwx5j5p0qfk/wish/1643297328 When: February 19, 1945
Purpose: Japan’s Navy was very weak from the beginning of WWII that it couldn’t defend their islands, one being Iwo Jima. The U.S. military heard about this and plan to attack the island of Iwo Jima.
Key Details( 1-3) :
- Lasted five weeks
- Japanese had came up with a defensive tactic. 
Who won?: The Allied
Effects: The U.S captured Iwo Jima and used it to rebuild the airfield for Air Force pilots in cause for emergency landings.]]> 2021-07-09 12:59:23 UTC https://padlet.com/spineda231/n394kcwx5j5p0qfk/wish/1643297328 spineda231 https://padlet.com/spineda231/n394kcwx5j5p0qfk/wish/1643297329 When:
Purpose:
Key Details( 1-3) :
- intercept translation
- destroy Japan’s aircraft carriers.
Who won?: U.S
Effects: ]]> 2021-07-09 12:59:23 UTC https://padlet.com/spineda231/n394kcwx5j5p0qfk/wish/1643297329 spineda231 https://padlet.com/spineda231/n394kcwx5j5p0qfk/wish/1643297330 When: December 16th, 1944- January 25th, 1945
Purpose: Hitler was attempting to split the allies in a supervise attack in their drive towards Germany.
Key Details( 1-3) : - This was Hitlers last major offensive push in WWII
- The Battle Lasted 6 weeks in the winter 
- Costliest battle ever for the US with over 100,000 casualties 

Who won?: The Allies won 
Effects: Many casualties because of the cold and because of the fight on both sides the Germans losing over 120,000 troops and the allies losing 100,000 troops]]> 2021-07-09 12:59:23 UTC https://padlet.com/spineda231/n394kcwx5j5p0qfk/wish/1643297330 spineda231 https://padlet.com/spineda231/n394kcwx5j5p0qfk/wish/1643297331 When: 1940-1943
Purpose: To secure British colonial claims in the region and draw Axis troops from Eastern Front.
Key Details( 1-3) : US's first major joint Atlantic campaign
 Who won?: Allies
Effects: Allies gained momentum in the Atlantic theater, and seized the offensive for the first time. ]]> 2021-07-09 12:59:23 UTC https://padlet.com/spineda231/n394kcwx5j5p0qfk/wish/1643297331 spineda231 https://padlet.com/spineda231/n394kcwx5j5p0qfk/wish/1643297332 When: August 7, 1942
Purpose: .
Key Details( 1-3) :
Who won?:
Effects: ]]> 2021-07-09 12:59:23 UTC https://padlet.com/spineda231/n394kcwx5j5p0qfk/wish/1643297332 spineda231 https://padlet.com/spineda231/n394kcwx5j5p0qfk/wish/1643297334 When: Oct 23-26, 1944
Purpose: to sever supply lines with the, allow the invasion of Taiwan,
Key Details( 1-3) :
Who won?: US
Effects: allowed the invasion of the Philippines]]> 2021-07-09 12:59:23 UTC https://padlet.com/spineda231/n394kcwx5j5p0qfk/wish/1643297334 spineda231 https://padlet.com/spineda231/n394kcwx5j5p0qfk/wish/1643297335 When: September 3rd, 1943-September 17th, 1943
Purpose: A quick attack might lead Italy to surrender 
Key Details( 1-3) : - Italy surrendered 
- Italians would be treated with leniency if they aided the Allies in expelling the Germans from Italy.
- Mussolini was rescued from a prison in the Abruzzo Mountains by German commandos and was installed as leader of a Nazi puppet state in northern Italy.
Who won?: The Allies won
Effects: They were able to get into Italy to push the German forces back out of Italy.]]> 2021-07-09 12:59:23 UTC https://padlet.com/spineda231/n394kcwx5j5p0qfk/wish/1643297335