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Do Now. 1) Who is in control of much of Europe during World War II? 2) What might be difficult about the Americans trying to invade Europe?. Reminders. News Article Analysis due FRIDAY!. 9.6- D-Day. Striking back at Germany.

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  1. Do Now • 1) Who is in control of much of Europe during World War II? • 2) What might be difficult about the Americans trying to invade Europe?

  2. Reminders • News Article Analysis due FRIDAY!

  3. 9.6- D-Day

  4. Striking back at Germany • Casablanca Conference- President Roosevelt and Prime Minister Churchill planed to increase the bombing of Germany in an effort to destroy its military, industrial, and economic system and hurt the German morale.

  5. The new massive bombing campaign against Germany did not destroy their economy or hurt their morale. • It did cause a severe oil shortage and destroyed railroad and aircrafts in Germany. • Allies in France then had total control of the air.

  6. Invasion of Sicily • General Dwight D. Eisenhower was the overall commander of the invasion of Sicily. • By August 18, 1943 Germans had evacuated the island • Mussolini was placed under arrest. • September 8, 1943- Italy surrendered. • Hitler sent German troops to seize control of Italy and put Mussolini back in power. • May 1944- Germany retreated.

  7. Landing in France • Operation Overlord- the code name for the planned invasion of France by the Allies. • General Eisenhower was selected to command the invasion. • The Allies had the advantage of surprise- the Germans did not know when or where they would strike. • The date for the invasion became known as D-Day.

  8. Invasion of Normandy • The invasion of Normandy began shortly after midnight on June 6, 1944. • The Allied forces had little trouble capturing the Utah Beach and moving inland. • The American forces at Omaha Beach met intense German fire. • Thousands of Americans died in the attack but it was successful.

  9. Guided Practice- Film Clip • Complete the film activity about the D-Day invasions.

  10. Independent Practice • Mapping Activity

  11. Independent Practice • It was said that “Any man who made it to the beach that day was a hero”. What is meant by this quotation and do you agree with it? • This quote is trying to say that… • Additionally… • One reason this might be true is… • On the other hand… • I believe… • Clearly….

  12. Homework • Current Events Due FRIDAY! • Student Survey due to your Advisor FRIDAY!

  13. Exit Ticket 1) What was D-Day? 2) What do you think was the most difficult thing about the D-Day invasion?

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