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End of Hitler and Third Reich Apr-May 1945

End of Hitler and Third Reich Apr-May 1945. Failures. After the Battle of the Bulge, Germany is on the defensive Hitler relies on technology to save Germany This includes the V1 and the V2, which were aimed at London. V2 launch  sites European prisoners  working. Could be shot down.

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End of Hitler and Third Reich Apr-May 1945

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  1. End of Hitler and Third Reich Apr-May 1945

  2. Failures • After the Battle of the Bulge, Germany is on the defensive • Hitler relies on technology to save Germany • This includes the V1 and the V2, which were aimed at London

  3. V2 launch sites European prisoners working

  4. Could be shot down

  5. http://www.metacafe.com/watch/243002/german_v2_rocket_launch_failures/http://www.metacafe.com/watch/243002/german_v2_rocket_launch_failures/

  6. Nazis tried to create a nuclear weapon, but were not fast enough • Hitler orders the defense of Germany to the last man • Hitler’s scientists created new jet fighters

  7. ME 262 Jet Fighter http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x1npc6_me262-at-the-ila2006-in-berlin-orig_auto

  8. On Nov. 20th, 1944, Hitler retreats from his headquarters at Rastenburg (goes to Berlin) • On Feb 4th 1945, Allies meet at Yalta to discuss post-war plans • Allies allow Soviets to enter Berlin first

  9. Fall of Berlin • Soviets begin their assault on Berlin April 16th, 1945 • Hitler commits suicide April 30th, 1945 and the Soviets occupy the Reichstag that night • Hitler shot himself; his wife of one day used cyanide and he poisoned his dogs

  10. General Alfred Jodl signs the surrender for all German forces May 7th 1945

  11. Results • WW II is over in Europe • Nazi war crimes revealed • Many top Nazi leaders will be put on trial at Nuremberg • More will be hunted for decades • Will lay foundations for Cold War

  12. http://fr.truveo.com/Operation-Paperclip-The-Hunt-for-Nazi-Scientists/id/1173793746http://fr.truveo.com/Operation-Paperclip-The-Hunt-for-Nazi-Scientists/id/1173793746

  13. Nuremberg Writing Assignment • Pretend you are participating in the Nuremberg trials as a lawyer • Think of 10 questions you would ask Hitler • Also, is Hitler guilty? Which counts? Punishment? • You may work with a partner

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