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Early American Actions in the War: From Saving England to the Battle of Bulge (100 characters)

This article explores the early American actions in the war, including saving England, protecting Africa's oil fields, invading Italy, and leading the march to Berlin. It covers key events such as D-Day, the invasion of Normandy, and the Battle of Bulge. (488 characters)

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Early American Actions in the War: From Saving England to the Battle of Bulge (100 characters)

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  1. What were American’s early actions in the war? Chapter 24 Question 6:

  2. What were American’s early actions in the war? • FDR concentrated on Europe first Chapter 24 Question 6:

  3. What were American’s early actions in the war? • FDR concentrated on Europe first • 1. Must save England Chapter 24 Question 6:

  4. What were American’s early actions in the war? • FDR concentrated on Europe first • 1. Must save England • 2. Must protect Africa’s oil fields from Germany and General Erwin Rommell (the desert fox) Chapter 24 Question 6:

  5. What were American’s early actions in the war? • FDR concentrated on Europe first • 1. Must save England • 2. Must protect Africa’s oil fields from Germany and General Erwin Rommell (the desert fox) • In 1943, Allies (England and US) invaded Italy Chapter 24 Question 6:

  6. What were American’s early actions in the war? • FDR concentrated on Europe first • 1. Must save England • 2. Must protect Africa’s oil fields from Germany and General Erwin Rommell (the desert fox) • In 1943, Allies (England and US) invaded Italy • Mussolini was forced to resign…later killed Chapter 24 Question 6:

  7. What were American’s early actions in the war? • FDR concentrated on Europe first • 1. Must save England • 2. Must protect Africa’s oil fields from Germany and General Erwin Rommell (the desert fox) • In 1943, Allies (England and US) invaded Italy • Mussolini was forced to resign…later killed • June 6th 1944- D –Day Chapter 24 Question 6:

  8. What were American’s early actions in the war? • FDR concentrated on Europe first • 1. Must save England • 2. Must protect Africa’s oil fields from Germany and General Erwin Rommell (the desert fox) • In 1943, Allies (England and US) invaded Italy • Mussolini was forced to resign…later killed • June 6th 1944- D –Day • General Eisenhower led invasion of Normandy and France Chapter 24 Question 6:

  9. What were American’s early actions in the war? • FDR concentrated on Europe first • 1. Must save England • 2. Must protect Africa’s oil fields from Germany and General Erwin Rommell (the desert fox) • In 1943, Allies (England and US) invaded Italy • Mussolini was forced to resign…later killed • June 6th 1944- D –Day • General Eisenhower led invasion of Normandy and France • Allies lost 8,000 troops but gained a foothold in Europe Chapter 24 Question 6:

  10. What were American’s early actions in the war? • FDR concentrated on Europe first • 1. Must save England • 2. Must protect Africa’s oil fields from Germany and General Erwin Rommell (the desert fox) • In 1943, Allies (England and US) invaded Italy • Mussolini was forced to resign…later killed • June 6th 1944- D –Day • General Eisenhower led invasion of Normandy and France • Allies lost 8,000 troops but gained a foothold in Europe • Now, “March to Berlin” could begin Chapter 24 Question 6:

  11. What were American’s early actions in the war? • FDR concentrated on Europe first • 1. Must save England • 2. Must protect Africa’s oil fields from Germany and General Erwin Rommell (the desert fox) • In 1943, Allies (England and US) invaded Italy • Mussolini was forced to resign…later killed • June 6th 1944- D –Day • General Eisenhower led invasion of Normandy and France • Allies lost 8,000 troops but gained a foothold in Europe • Now, “March to Berlin” could begin • General George S. Patton led tanks from Italy Chapter 24 Question 6:

  12. What were American’s early actions in the war? • FDR concentrated on Europe first • 1. Must save England • 2. Must protect Africa’s oil fields from Germany and General Erwin Rommell (the desert fox) • In 1943, Allies (England and US) invaded Italy • Mussolini was forced to resign…later killed • June 6th 1944- D –Day • General Eisenhower led invasion of Normandy and France • Allies lost 8,000 troops but gained a foothold in Europe • Now, “March to Berlin” could begin • General George S. Patton led tanks from Italy • Battle of Bulge was Germany’s last stand Chapter 24 Question 6:

  13. What were American’s early actions in the war? • FDR concentrated on Europe first • 1. Must save England • 2. Must protect Africa’s oil fields from Germany and General Erwin Rommell (the desert fox) • In 1943, Allies (England and US) invaded Italy • Mussolini was forced to resign…later killed • June 6th 1944- D –Day • General Eisenhower led invasion of Normandy and France • Allies lost 8,000 troops but gained a foothold in Europe • Now, “March to Berlin” could begin • General George S. Patton led tanks from Italy • Battle of Bulge was Germany’s last stand • Allies won which gave a clear path to Berlin + Soviets were closing in from the East… Chapter 24 Question 6:

  14. What were American’s early actions in the war? • In 1943, Allies (England and US) invaded Italy • Mussolini was forced to resign…later killed • June 6th 1944- D –Day • General Eisenhower led invasion of Normandy and France • Allies lost 8,000 troops but gained a foothold in Europe • Now, “March to Berlin” could begin • General George S. Patton led tanks from Italy • Battle of Bulge was Germany’s last stand • Allies won which gave a clear path to Berlin + Soviets were closing in from the East… • Hitler commits suicide before either can reach him Chapter 24 Question 6:

  15. What were American’s early actions in the war? • In 1943, Allies (England and US) invaded Italy • Mussolini was forced to resign…later killed • June 6th 1944- D –Day • General Eisenhower led invasion of Normandy and France • Allies lost 8,000 troops but gained a foothold in Europe • Now, “March to Berlin” could begin • General George S. Patton led tanks from Italy • Battle of Bulge was Germany’s last stand • Allies won which gave a clear path to Berlin + Soviets were closing in from the East… • Hitler commits suicide before either can reach him • May 8th, 1945 …V-E Day, wild celebrations! Chapter 24 Question 6:

  16. What were American’s early actions in the war? • In 1943, Allies (England and US) invaded Italy • Mussolini was forced to resign…later killed • June 6th 1944- D –Day • General Eisenhower led invasion of Normandy and France • Allies lost 8,000 troops but gained a foothold in Europe • Now, “March to Berlin” could begin • General George S. Patton led tanks from Italy • Battle of Bulge was Germany’s last stand • Allies won which gave a clear path to Berlin + Soviets were closing in from the East… • Hitler commits suicide before either can reach him • May 8th, 1945 …V-E Day, wild celebrations! • There was some sadness due to the recent death of FDR Chapter 24 Question 6:

  17. What were American’s early actions in the war? • In 1943, Allies (England and US) invaded Italy • Mussolini was forced to resign…later killed • June 6th 1944- D –Day • General Eisenhower led invasion of Normandy and France • Allies lost 8,000 troops but gained a foothold in Europe • Now, “March to Berlin” could begin • General George S. Patton led tanks from Italy • Battle of Bulge was Germany’s last stand • Allies won which gave a clear path to Berlin + Soviets were closing in from the East… • Hitler commits suicide before either can reach him • May 8th, 1945 …V-E Day, wild celebrations! • There was some sadness due to the recent death of FDR Chapter 24 Question 6:

  18. What were American’s early actions in the war? • In 1943, Allies (England and US) invaded Italy • Mussolini was forced to resign…later killed • June 6th 1944- D –Day • General Eisenhower led invasion of Normandy and France • Allies lost 8,000 troops but gained a foothold in Europe • Now, “March to Berlin” could begin • General George S. Patton led tanks from Italy • Battle of Bulge was Germany’s last stand • Allies won which gave a clear path to Berlin + Soviets were closing in from the East… • Hitler commits suicide before either can reach him • May 8th, 1945 …V-E Day, wild celebrations! • There was some sadness due to the recent death of FDR • Harry Truman was now President and his number one challenge….How to get Japan? Chapter 24 Question 6:

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