Transcript American GI`s

American GI’s
Trevor Durnall,Trevor Martz, Austin Fox, Austyn
Ciampa, Jmac
Introduction
● GI’s stood for Government issued or general issued.
● GI’s used to stand for galvanized iron.
● In WWII GI products provided our soldiers and ally
soldiers necessary food and supplies to fight the war,
when other ally countries couldn’t provide these
necessities. These soldiers then referred to themselves
as GI soldiers or simply GI’s.
Hardships
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Had to leave the comfort of their homes
Training could not prepare the GIs for war
They had a constant feeling of fear
Boredom became the enemy
The power of friendship
Hardships
Many returned physically, mentally, and
emotionally wounded.
Lack of jobs when they returned home.
Woman had taken over the roles of men so
men were not needed.
Opportunities
● Were offered the opportunity to show their patriotism in
the war
● Came home with new sense of pride for their country
● Were treated like heroes when they returned home
Key Terms
GI- Better known as “General Issue” used to describe soldiers of the United
States Army and Airmen of the United States Army Air Forces.
Reception Center- An army reception center within a huge complex where men
had their first taste of military life.
Drill Instructors- Had little as eight weeks to train soldiers for battle. Would train
soldiers for 9 hours or so a day by teaching them tent pitching, map reading,
guard duty, sanitation, weapon care, and endless physical training.