https://padlet.com/derrickgoossen/zpsdr72h83s3w93f 1938 to 1946 en-us 2022-05-10 15:20:33 UTC 2026-01-23 01:26:55 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/23f3.png derrickgoossen https://padlet.com/derrickgoossen/zpsdr72h83s3w93f/wish/2177817120 Germany pressured Austria to hand over power or risk invasion, after Austria agreed Germany invaded anyway with little to no resistance. Germany claimed they wanted to unit all ethnic speaking Germans in the European nations into Germany.]]> 2022-05-10 15:25:55 UTC https://padlet.com/derrickgoossen/zpsdr72h83s3w93f/wish/2177817120 derrickgoossen https://padlet.com/derrickgoossen/zpsdr72h83s3w93f/wish/2177817364 The invasion of Poland helped introduce a new war technique from the Germans called Blitzkrieg, which was fast moving, and were highly coordinated attacks from planes. Poland was quickly overwhelmed and collapsed, two weeks after enacting the strategy Soviets also joined to help, and in early October Poland was under German and Soviet control.]]> 2022-05-10 15:26:03 UTC https://padlet.com/derrickgoossen/zpsdr72h83s3w93f/wish/2177817364 derrickgoossen https://padlet.com/derrickgoossen/zpsdr72h83s3w93f/wish/2177817610 After Germany ignored many sanctions, rules made by the League of Nations, and had blatantly started growing an army and going to war + invading neighboring lands, Britain and France started realizing that their method of appeasement wasn't working, and the final straw was when Germany decided to invade Poland after many warnings from the two nations not to.]]> 2022-05-10 15:26:11 UTC https://padlet.com/derrickgoossen/zpsdr72h83s3w93f/wish/2177817610 derrickgoossen https://padlet.com/derrickgoossen/zpsdr72h83s3w93f/wish/2177817848 Seeing Japan invade into French Indochina did not sit well with America so they stopped all exports to Japan. Against Hitlers original plan to try and keep the U.S out of the war, Japan saw it as inevitable and Bombed and attacked Pearl Harbor where America had its Pacific fleet. The attack ultimately did not wipe out the entire fleet proving critical in the Pacific War that followed this attack.]]> 2022-05-10 15:26:18 UTC https://padlet.com/derrickgoossen/zpsdr72h83s3w93f/wish/2177817848 derrickgoossen https://padlet.com/derrickgoossen/zpsdr72h83s3w93f/wish/2177818031 Due to the U.S having a smaller fleet size then Japan, they had to incorporate a more defensive strategy to win, this worked out in the U.S favor after intercepting a broadcast from Japan and finding out they were planning a massive attack on a U.S base called Midway. The U.S laid in wait and caught the Japanese off guard destroying their entire fleet, causing Japan to suffer major losses.]]> 2022-05-10 15:26:25 UTC https://padlet.com/derrickgoossen/zpsdr72h83s3w93f/wish/2177818031 derrickgoossen https://padlet.com/derrickgoossen/zpsdr72h83s3w93f/wish/2177818207 Slowly but surely the Allies advanced through the Pacific Oceans leading to the shrinkage of Japans defense and capture of two islands, one of these being Iwo Jima. Iwo Jima had 22,000 troops stationed who all fought to their deaths against the Allies.]]> 2022-05-10 15:26:31 UTC https://padlet.com/derrickgoossen/zpsdr72h83s3w93f/wish/2177818207 derrickgoossen https://padlet.com/derrickgoossen/zpsdr72h83s3w93f/wish/2177818429 In order to speed up the end of the war Allies hurried to liberate France, sending 1.5 million troops, 1,200 warships, 800 troops transport ships, 4,000 landing craft, 10,000 airplanes, and hundreds of tanks. German soldiers put up fierce resistance but the Allies number were to overwhelming and by September Allies had succeeded and started moving through France to attack Germany.]]> 2022-05-10 15:26:38 UTC https://padlet.com/derrickgoossen/zpsdr72h83s3w93f/wish/2177818429 derrickgoossen https://padlet.com/derrickgoossen/zpsdr72h83s3w93f/wish/2177818842 As Axis troops pushed into Soviet territory, Hitlers goal was to cease Caucasus and also take Stalingrad, he tried firebombing the Soviet territories however the Soviets didn't back down and eventually fought fiercely enough they forced Germany to retreat causing both sides massive losses in forces.]]> 2022-05-10 15:26:52 UTC https://padlet.com/derrickgoossen/zpsdr72h83s3w93f/wish/2177818842 derrickgoossen https://padlet.com/derrickgoossen/zpsdr72h83s3w93f/wish/2177819065 A Holiday made to celebrate the Defeat of the Nazis.]]> 2022-05-10 15:27:00 UTC https://padlet.com/derrickgoossen/zpsdr72h83s3w93f/wish/2177819065 derrickgoossen https://padlet.com/derrickgoossen/zpsdr72h83s3w93f/wish/2177819339 Japans unwillingness to unconditional surrender and non reaction to the many small bombings already decimating the nation, The U.S decided they needed a giant shock in order for them to surrender resulting in the atomic bombing of Hiroshima, Japan killing up to 80,000 people in a singular second.]]> 2022-05-10 15:27:09 UTC https://padlet.com/derrickgoossen/zpsdr72h83s3w93f/wish/2177819339 derrickgoossen https://padlet.com/derrickgoossen/zpsdr72h83s3w93f/wish/2177820773 A day celebrating Japans surrender, effectively marking the end of the War.]]> 2022-05-10 15:27:57 UTC https://padlet.com/derrickgoossen/zpsdr72h83s3w93f/wish/2177820773 derrickgoossen https://padlet.com/derrickgoossen/zpsdr72h83s3w93f/wish/2177820977 Trials held by the Allies in Nuremberg, Germany against Nazi leaders and other Germans accountable for war crimes and other devastation's.]]> 2022-05-10 15:28:04 UTC https://padlet.com/derrickgoossen/zpsdr72h83s3w93f/wish/2177820977 derrickgoossen https://padlet.com/derrickgoossen/zpsdr72h83s3w93f/wish/2180128384 An agreement between Germany, Britain, France, and Italy that Germany could annex Sudetenland, the Czechs were not told about this and had no say in the matter. Part of Britain, and Frances appeasement strategy. ]]> 2022-05-11 21:24:01 UTC https://padlet.com/derrickgoossen/zpsdr72h83s3w93f/wish/2180128384 derrickgoossen https://padlet.com/derrickgoossen/zpsdr72h83s3w93f/wish/2180129997 Bulgaria joined the axis powers in hope for territorial expansion by taking the land from Yugoslavia and Greece and also still believed Germans would be victorious in the World War.]]> 2022-05-11 21:25:56 UTC https://padlet.com/derrickgoossen/zpsdr72h83s3w93f/wish/2180129997 derrickgoossen https://padlet.com/derrickgoossen/zpsdr72h83s3w93f/wish/2180136983 A war on Finland initiated by the Soviets due to fear of Nazi Germany using Finland as a base and taking Soviet land. Ended in Finland technical win however they still had to succeed 9% of territory to Soviet Russia.]]> 2022-05-11 21:34:17 UTC https://padlet.com/derrickgoossen/zpsdr72h83s3w93f/wish/2180136983 derrickgoossen https://padlet.com/derrickgoossen/zpsdr72h83s3w93f/wish/2180145225 Due to suffering many crushing defeats in a row, many assassination attempts in order for Germany to face less serious repercussions and the Soviets approaching on his position, Hitler spent his last days in a bunker and took his own life with a cyanide pill and a bullet to the brain.]]> 2022-05-11 21:44:06 UTC https://padlet.com/derrickgoossen/zpsdr72h83s3w93f/wish/2180145225 derrickgoossen https://padlet.com/derrickgoossen/zpsdr72h83s3w93f/wish/2180175429 An operation by Nazi Germany to invade the Soviet Union and most of its Allies to destroy the Jewish Bolshevik regimen and establish a Nazi Germany hegemony, the plan was first created after Germany lost France.

]]> 2022-05-11 22:26:28 UTC https://padlet.com/derrickgoossen/zpsdr72h83s3w93f/wish/2180175429 derrickgoossen https://padlet.com/derrickgoossen/zpsdr72h83s3w93f/wish/2180183704 An agreement between Germany, Italy, and Japan. The pact was created as a defense alliance between the countries but another main role it served was to try and keep the U.S out of the war.]]> 2022-05-11 22:38:34 UTC https://padlet.com/derrickgoossen/zpsdr72h83s3w93f/wish/2180183704 derrickgoossen https://padlet.com/derrickgoossen/zpsdr72h83s3w93f/wish/2180190997 Battle won by the British on the western front of Egypt. One of the first major wins for the Allie powers in the war resulting in Italy and Germany suffering a decisive defeat and beginning the Axis powers downfall.]]> 2022-05-11 22:48:50 UTC https://padlet.com/derrickgoossen/zpsdr72h83s3w93f/wish/2180190997 derrickgoossen https://padlet.com/derrickgoossen/zpsdr72h83s3w93f/wish/2180196498 A successful defense by Britain against Germany's extreme air raids, firmly cemented Great Britain's survival and proved they were a force to be reckoned. ]]> 2022-05-11 22:55:22 UTC https://padlet.com/derrickgoossen/zpsdr72h83s3w93f/wish/2180196498 derrickgoossen https://padlet.com/derrickgoossen/zpsdr72h83s3w93f/wish/2180200414 An International Military Alliance formed by Great Britain, France (kind of), Soviet Union (later on), The United States, and China]]> 2022-05-11 23:01:07 UTC https://padlet.com/derrickgoossen/zpsdr72h83s3w93f/wish/2180200414 derrickgoossen https://padlet.com/derrickgoossen/zpsdr72h83s3w93f/wish/2180201366 An International Military Alliance between Nazi Germany, Italy, and Japan]]> 2022-05-11 23:02:31 UTC https://padlet.com/derrickgoossen/zpsdr72h83s3w93f/wish/2180201366 derrickgoossen https://padlet.com/derrickgoossen/zpsdr72h83s3w93f/wish/2180202146 Man who started the World War, and was a main perpetrator of the Holocaust. Massive fascist whose ideals greatly impacted Germany.]]> 2022-05-11 23:03:39 UTC https://padlet.com/derrickgoossen/zpsdr72h83s3w93f/wish/2180202146 derrickgoossen https://padlet.com/derrickgoossen/zpsdr72h83s3w93f/wish/2180202323 British Prime Minister who managed to rally up his people and bring Britain from the edge of defeat to complete victory. Major influence in the Allies war strategies, and helped out the west fight against Soviets.]]> 2022-05-11 23:03:57 UTC https://padlet.com/derrickgoossen/zpsdr72h83s3w93f/wish/2180202323 derrickgoossen https://padlet.com/derrickgoossen/zpsdr72h83s3w93f/wish/2180202527 President of U.S who assisted Britain's attacks on Germany and initiated the Lend-Lease program. Helped create the massive alliance between the Allied powers.]]> 2022-05-11 23:04:18 UTC https://padlet.com/derrickgoossen/zpsdr72h83s3w93f/wish/2180202527 derrickgoossen https://padlet.com/derrickgoossen/zpsdr72h83s3w93f/wish/2180202748 Became U.S President after Roosevelt, responsible for dropping the atomic bomb on Japan, ]]> 2022-05-11 23:04:38 UTC https://padlet.com/derrickgoossen/zpsdr72h83s3w93f/wish/2180202748 derrickgoossen https://padlet.com/derrickgoossen/zpsdr72h83s3w93f/wish/2180203056 Emperor of Japan known for his cowardice. Responsible for the invasion of China, bombing of Pearl harbor, and was the one who announced the Japanese's surrender in the war.]]> 2022-05-11 23:05:06 UTC https://padlet.com/derrickgoossen/zpsdr72h83s3w93f/wish/2180203056 derrickgoossen https://padlet.com/derrickgoossen/zpsdr72h83s3w93f/wish/2180203250 Prime minister of Japan responsible for the expansionist ideology spread in the nation, also helped direct many of Japans most successful military campaigns]]> 2022-05-11 23:05:25 UTC https://padlet.com/derrickgoossen/zpsdr72h83s3w93f/wish/2180203250 derrickgoossen https://padlet.com/derrickgoossen/zpsdr72h83s3w93f/wish/2180203423 Fascist prime minister of Italy responsible for allying with Hitler and aiding in his conquests.]]> 2022-05-11 23:05:41 UTC https://padlet.com/derrickgoossen/zpsdr72h83s3w93f/wish/2180203423 derrickgoossen https://padlet.com/derrickgoossen/zpsdr72h83s3w93f/wish/2180203643 Soviet Union leader who signed the non aggression pact with Hitler and then later on joined the Allies due to Hitlers plans to backstab Soviet Russia.]]> 2022-05-11 23:06:05 UTC https://padlet.com/derrickgoossen/zpsdr72h83s3w93f/wish/2180203643