Roosevelt (FDR): “We are determined to keep out of war” Passed Neutrality Act (May 1937) – US ships prohibited from transporting passengers or materials to warring nationsġ1 US indirect involvement in the war – arsenal of democracy US maintained isolationist position despite escalating tensions in Europe and Far East in 1930s Franklin D. CHAPTER 5: GERMANY’S DEFEAT IN WORLD WAR IIġ0 US initial isolationism regarding Europe US direct involvement in the war From ‘cash and carry’ to Lend-lease ‘Arsenal of democracy’ Other forms of aid USA formally enters World War II Contribution of vast resources and manpower Collaboration with Allies in military strategies Roosevelt and Churchill. ( Ask your students these questions: What was the significance of D-Day? How do you think American involvement would impact the Allied war effort? CHAPTER 5: GERMANY’S DEFEAT IN WORLD WAR IIĩ US entry into the war US isolationism regarding Europe ( Play this video clip for the students and then ask them this question: How important do you think the American entry into World War II was? CHAPTER 5: GERMANY’S DEFEAT IN WORLD WAR IIĨ Declaration of War Ask your students these questions: June 1944: Operation Overlord to liberate Europe commenced with D-Day landings in France Aug 1944: Ploesti oilfields put out of operation Apr 1945: Allies entered Berlin Hitler committed suicide May 1945: Germany surrendered WW2 in Europe endedĥ Key reasons for Germany’s defeat in WW2Įntry of USA into the war Germany’s weaknesses and miscalculations Allied resistanceĦ Was the entry of the USA in 1941 the main cause of Germany’s defeat in World War II?ĬHAPTER 5: GERMANY’S DEFEAT IN WORLD WAR IIħ American entry into war (Band of Brothers trailer) July 1940: Germany attacked Britain but was unable to defeat the British air force in the Battle of Britain June 1941: Hitler invaded Soviet Union Dec 1941: Japan bombed Pearl Harbour USA formally entered WW2ģ The tide turns: Oct 1942: Germans defeated in Battle of Alamein in North Africa Aug 1942 – Feb 1943: Battle of Stalingrad – German forces encircled and defeated by Soviet troops in bitter winter Jul-Aug 1943: Battle of Kursk, Germany retreated from Eastern Front as Soviets scored another decisive victory Sep 1943: Italy surrendered June 1940: France fell Britain stood alone. 1 CHAPTER 5: GERMANY’S DEFEAT IN WORLD WAR IIĢ Dark days: 1939 – 19: Germany captured Poland using Blitzkrieg Feb-May 1940: Denmark, Norway, Holland, Belgium, Luxembourg fell.
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