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Major Military Events of World War II Annotated Bibliography

This annotated bibliography provides a breakdown of the top 10 major military events of World War II, incorporating YouTube video resources and summaries for each event. Explore pivotal moments such as Blitzkrieg, Battle of Britain, and Operation Barbarossa.

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Major Military Events of World War II Annotated Bibliography

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  1. Reminders Benchmark #1: DRAFT ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY due Tuesday 4/7 during work time. HW #3 DUE BLOCK 4/8-9 – don’t forget HW #3 Quiz!

  2. Major Military Events of World War II

  3. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q78COTwT7nE Crash Course World History #38 – World War II Assignment #5: Military Aspects of WWII • Look over all slides that sum up 10 major military aspects of World War II in chronological order • Go back and then watch short video clips for FOUR (2 from first 5 and 2 from second 5) of the topics that interest you most - Take brief notes on the 4 events you pick & write a paragraph discussing why you picked these 4 events and what was most surprising or interesting.

  4. #1 Blitzkrieg: In Sept, 1939 Nazi Germany launches mechanized attack on Poland and then 6 months later on Francecalled “Blitzkrieg” triggering WWIIhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ha0qKquG2E

  5. #2 Battle of Britain: Nazis Target Britain with Arial Attacks in 1940 in preparation for invasion http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PyY5AHqiTm4&feature=related

  6. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2A4HVtkjAs4 #3: Operation Barbarossa In June 1941 Nazi Forces invade Soviet Union leading to USSR joining Britain against Nazi Germany. By Winter, Germans on outskirts of Leningrad, Moscow & Stalingrad

  7. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G3yKpyZu7wY #4: “Island Hopping” Strategy in the Pacific Allies (Mostly US & Australians) vs. Japan … secondary priority to European war. Example: Battle of Guadalcanal

  8. #5: Operation Torch – aka – the North Africa Campaign (1942-43) US & Britain vs. Axis under leadership of “Desert Fox” Rommel http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iXnZJX4pN74

  9. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0iRuxW5NOCc Beginning in 1943, Allies invade Southern Italy (see left) and fight mostly German forces for a year until Mussolini is captured and executed (see below) by his own countrymen in 1944 and Italy drops from Axis alliance. #6: Invasion of Italy

  10. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_3SiU2laqSg #7: Battle of Stalingrad Nazis vs. Soviets Battle of Stalingrad When: Aug. 1942 - Feb. 1943 Result: City is completely destroyed 400,000 Germans & 1 million Soviets die Germany retreats as winter sets in. The turning point in the Eastern Front

  11. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_jp7yRj-pjo #8: Operation Overlord aka “D- Day” on June 6th, 1944 Allied Invasion of France establishes new Western Front

  12. #9: Battle of the Bulge • After post D-Day retreat, Germany launches counterattack • When:Dec 1944 – Jan 1945 • Nazi Goal: Create stalemate & push for a favorable peace treaty • Outcome: “Last Stand” for Nazi Military…Germany forced to surrender unconditionally to Allies a few months later http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8a8fqGpHgsk

  13. #10: Pacific War intensifies after German surrender in Europe, but Japan refuses to unconditionally surrender until after use of 2 atomic bombs in August, 1945 Ex: Iwo Jima, Okinawa and Hiroshima/Nagasaki http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Y0gdFisD9k&feature=relmfu Iwo Jima http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v3Lbv0K8gCs&feature=relmfu Okinawa http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L6m77C8gOl0 Hiroshima & Nagasaki

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