https://padlet.com/cpaleka/zb68vigkv2se Post a picture and desrciption of a Major Battle of World War II 1. Picture 2. Where 3. Importance of Battle 4. Outcome of the Battle 5. How many people particiapted and/or died in this battle en-us 2017-05-10 09:08:18 UTC 2023-05-15 19:15:58 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.storage.googleapis.com/portrait/earth.jpg https://padlet.com/cpaleka/zb68vigkv2se/wish/172169716 The battle of Iwo Jima was fought between the United States and Japan for the capture of the Japanese island of Iwo Jima. The battle lasted from February 19, 1945 to March 26, 1945; after 5 weeks of constant bloodshed the United States won control of the island. The battle was won easily considering the large amounts of air power (bomber planes) and artillery in favor of the United States. Another crucial factor was the sparse amounts of food and supplies the Japanese had.At the end of the battle a group of soldiers planted a flag atop a 554 ft mountain known as Mount Suribachi, the picture below became a historic image representing the battle; fought and won by the United States.]]> 2017-05-16 18:21:25 UTC https://padlet.com/cpaleka/zb68vigkv2se/wish/172169716 shansmann2020 https://padlet.com/cpaleka/zb68vigkv2se/wish/172169739 The battle of Anzio took place in Italy, when the allies invaded in 1943. The battle was fought between Germany and Italy from January to June of 1944. The allies staged a huge amphibious operation which caused the defenders to split their forces. 36,000 men landed on enemy territory. And in the end they called 100,000 more men for reinforcements and five long months until they escaped Anzio.]]> 2017-05-16 18:21:31 UTC https://padlet.com/cpaleka/zb68vigkv2se/wish/172169739 https://padlet.com/cpaleka/zb68vigkv2se/wish/172169760 The Battle of Anzio was on January to June of 1944.The prime Minister Winston Churchill concept was to land two divisionsat Anzio, bypassing German forces in central Italy and take Rome. The allies tried to invade Italy in 1993. In February the allies were pushed back almost all the way to the beachhead. It took almost 100,000 more reinforcements and five months of fighting to finally breakout of Anzio. There was about 36,000 men in battle and then was increased to 150,000 men. The result was the allies won.]]> 2017-05-16 18:21:37 UTC https://padlet.com/cpaleka/zb68vigkv2se/wish/172169760 https://padlet.com/cpaleka/zb68vigkv2se/wish/172169768 The battle of Battle of the Coral Sea was a battle that was fought from May 4-9 1942. The areas that it took place in were  the Coral Sea between Australia, New Guinea, and the Solomon Islands. The Japanese repelled. 77 planes were lost during this battle and 1,074 men were killed and wounded. The end result was that the Japanese won]]> 2017-05-16 18:21:40 UTC https://padlet.com/cpaleka/zb68vigkv2se/wish/172169768 https://padlet.com/cpaleka/zb68vigkv2se/wish/172169770 The battle of midway was located in the Pacific Ocean on June 4, 1942 – June 7, 1942.
The importance to this battle was to get closer to the enemy so that they could re-arm and re-fuel ships or planes.
The US won the battle with only losing 2 ships when japan lost 4 ships 
The casualties of this battle was the american lost 307 men and the japanese lost 2,500 men in the battle.]]> 2017-05-16 18:21:41 UTC https://padlet.com/cpaleka/zb68vigkv2se/wish/172169770 https://padlet.com/cpaleka/zb68vigkv2se/wish/172169784 Was a battle fought between Japanese and American soldiers. The battle took place in Manila, Philippines in  Feb 3- Mar 3, 1945. The Japanese soldiers tried to capture Manila while the American soldiers helped the Filipinos defend their land. The U.S eventually won and helped the Filipinos defend Manila but in a short period of time (1 month), hundreds of thousand of men were killed on both sides and many were injured.]]> 2017-05-16 18:21:45 UTC https://padlet.com/cpaleka/zb68vigkv2se/wish/172169784 https://padlet.com/cpaleka/zb68vigkv2se/wish/172169862
The battle of Stalingrad lasted up to 1942-1943. The battle took place in Stalingrad,Russia and it was a pivotal battle for Russia because they defended and pushed Germany out. This was a position of strategic value to Germany but Germany lost this battle. Both sides took casualties about 800,000 were either killed,wounded or missing]]> 2017-05-16 18:22:05 UTC https://padlet.com/cpaleka/zb68vigkv2se/wish/172169862 https://padlet.com/cpaleka/zb68vigkv2se/wish/172169914 The Battle of Midway took place in the Pacific Theater. The United States used code breaking and was able to counter Japan’s planned ambush of its few remaining aircraft carriers. Inflicting permanent damage on the Japanese Navy. ]]> 2017-05-16 18:22:16 UTC https://padlet.com/cpaleka/zb68vigkv2se/wish/172169914 https://padlet.com/cpaleka/zb68vigkv2se/wish/172170074 The battle took place between June 19th and June 20th of 1944. It was a Naval battle between the Japanese combines fleet and the U.S. 5th fleet. The battle was known as "the Greatest Carrier Battle of the War". There were 450 planes, 5 battleships, 9 carriers, 13 cruisers, and 33 destroyers.]]> 2017-05-16 18:22:50 UTC https://padlet.com/cpaleka/zb68vigkv2se/wish/172170074 https://padlet.com/cpaleka/zb68vigkv2se/wish/172170122 The Battle of Stalingrad was a major battle of World War II in which Nazi Germany and its allies fought the Soviet Union for control of the city of Stalingrad in Southern Russia. Germans, Romanians, Italians, and Hungarians are believed to have been more than 800,000 dead, wounded, missing, or captured.]]> 2017-05-16 18:23:00 UTC https://padlet.com/cpaleka/zb68vigkv2se/wish/172170122 https://padlet.com/cpaleka/zb68vigkv2se/wish/172170160 In December 1944, Hitler attempted to seperate the allied armies in northwestern Europe. He drove his army through the Ardennes to Antwerp. The Americans were caught off guard and fought hard to stop the advancing Germans. Under the command of George S. Patton, the amry was able to thwart the German's counteroffensive. More than 100,000 of the U.S. forces died. The Allies' line ressembled that of a large bulge, which gave the battle that name.]]> 2017-05-16 18:23:11 UTC https://padlet.com/cpaleka/zb68vigkv2se/wish/172170160 https://padlet.com/cpaleka/zb68vigkv2se/wish/172170409 On December 7, 1941, hundreds of Japanese fighter planes attacked the American naval base in Honolulu, Hawaii. More than 2,000 American soldiers and sailors died and over 1,000 were wounded. The attack on Pearl harbor was what officially entered the U.S. into World War 2. ]]> 2017-05-16 18:23:52 UTC https://padlet.com/cpaleka/zb68vigkv2se/wish/172170409 https://padlet.com/cpaleka/zb68vigkv2se/wish/172170447 On June 6, 1944 the Allied American, British, and Canadian troops launched a huge attack in occupied Western Europe-Nazi Control. The beach was split into five sections Utah, Omaha, Gold, Juno, and sword. More than 160,000 troops landed on the beaches with about 9,000 Allied casualties. It was a successful invasion, the Allies gained a foot-hold in Continental Europe.]]> 2017-05-16 18:24:00 UTC https://padlet.com/cpaleka/zb68vigkv2se/wish/172170447 https://padlet.com/cpaleka/zb68vigkv2se/wish/172170599 German's attacked the Greek island, Crete. Crete had control for awhile, but when a communication error hit the Germans were able to fly in reinforcements. Once the Nazis gained air superiority the allies surrendered after 2 weeks of fighting.

]]> 2017-05-16 18:24:32 UTC https://padlet.com/cpaleka/zb68vigkv2se/wish/172170599 https://padlet.com/cpaleka/zb68vigkv2se/wish/172170756 On June 6, 1944 the Allied Forces of Britain, America, and Canada attacked German forces on the coast of Normandy, France. With a huge force of over 150,000 soldiers, the Allies attacked and gained a victory that became the turning point for World War II in Europe.

]]> 2017-05-16 18:25:00 UTC https://padlet.com/cpaleka/zb68vigkv2se/wish/172170756 https://padlet.com/cpaleka/zb68vigkv2se/wish/172172825 2017-05-16 18:32:43 UTC https://padlet.com/cpaleka/zb68vigkv2se/wish/172172825 https://padlet.com/cpaleka/zb68vigkv2se/wish/172173723 The battle of Okinawa was the last major battle in the pacific theater.the battle started on april 1, 1945. This battle saw 287,000 american soldiers vs 130,000 japanese soldiers. In the end of the battle on june 22,1945 , the battle left 44,000 japanese soldiers dead including 14,000 american's.]]> 2017-05-16 18:36:13 UTC https://padlet.com/cpaleka/zb68vigkv2se/wish/172173723 https://padlet.com/cpaleka/zb68vigkv2se/wish/172174210 2017-05-16 18:38:03 UTC https://padlet.com/cpaleka/zb68vigkv2se/wish/172174210 shansmann2020 https://padlet.com/cpaleka/zb68vigkv2se/wish/172174976 2017-05-16 18:40:35 UTC https://padlet.com/cpaleka/zb68vigkv2se/wish/172174976