German Blitzkrieg Mr. Doherty / Mrs. T
SCR PG 3
SCR PG 3
What are some countries Hitler has already taken over?
Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmm……??????
Where to Next For Hitler?
If Germany takes Poland, who might feel threatened?
Nazi – Soviet Pact Agreement between
Hitler & Stalin They will not attack
each other Divide Poland
between them
German Blitzkrieg
Sep. 1939 Germany invades Poland using blitzkrieg tactics.
Blitzkrieg – lightning quick warfare
(surprise attacks, rapid advances into enemy territory, and massive air attacks that struck and shocked the enemy.)
Global Conflict Britain & France
declare war on Germany.
World War II officially begins when Hitler invades Poland
Axis Powers Allied Powers Germany Italy Japan
Britain France Soviet Union United States China
“Arsenal of Democracy” 1939, Militarism- U.S. builds up military 1940 “Cash-and-Carry” – U.S. could sell
arms to allies if they: 1. Paid cash 2. Carry them away in their own ships. 1941 “Lend-Lease Act” - The us would sell or
lend airplanes, tanks, guns and ammunition to any nation fighting the Germans
Cash and Carry
U.S. Helps the Allies (During Neutrality)
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