Transcript Victory in Europe ppt

Victory in Europe
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Objective: Explain where and how the
war in Europe ended and the horrors
that were discovered by the Allies.
Where did the Germans
launch their final assault in
Europe?
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Allied forces advanced through Europe
from the West
Soviet troops were beating back
Hitler’s army in the east
German troops attacked Allied forces
in Belgium and Luxembourg
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Nazi troops overwhelmed the Allies
and pushed them back
US forces regrouped and defeated the
Germans
This battle is known as the Battle of
the Bulge and was Germany’s last
major offensive
What was the purpose of the
Yalta Conference?
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Stalin promised to declare war on
Japan after Germany surrendered
Stalin, Churchill, and Roosevelt agreed
to establish a post war international
peace keeping organization
Also discussed what type of
government would be set up in
Eastern Europe after the war
‘The Big Three’
When did the war in Europe
end?
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April, 1945 – President Roosevelt died.
Harry S. Truman succeeded him as
president.
April, 1945 – Russians reached the
German capital, Berlin.
April 30 – Deep inside his air-raid
bunker, Hitler committed suicide
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May 2 – Soviets captured Berlin
Five days later German leaders
officially signed an unconditional
surrender
May 8, 1945 – V-E Day (Victory in
Europe) The war in Europe was
finally over.
Summary
Why was the Battle of the Bulge an important
Allied victory?
 What was the purpose of the Yalta
Conference?
Activity suggestions: illustrate the Yalta
Conference or the Battle of the Bulge; create a
poster announcing the end of the war in Europe
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