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World War IIEarly Course of the War and American InvolvementAmerican NeutralityFollowing WWI, America tried to return to _____________Bitterness towards “_____________” – blamed for US involvement in WWI1935, _____________ passed to keep US from selling weapons to warring nations _____________ in Latin America – removed US troops1937, _____________ by FDR – speaks out against dictators seizing territory_____________ in EuropeGermany invades _____________, September 1st, 1939World War 2 begins – France and Britain declare war on GermanyGermans use “_____________ warfare” – blitzkrieg, rapidly conquer Poland“Phony War” begins as France and Germany sit on respective lines, “_____________”, and “Siegfried Line”Soviet Expansion / Fall of FranceThe Soviet Union under Stalin takes Eastern Poland, invades _____________Hitler invades the _____________ and _____________France falls, June, 1940General Charles de Gaulle flees; sets up “_____________” government in exileBritish army narrowly escapes at _____________Battle of BritainAfter the surrender of France in summer of 1940, Britain stands _____________ against the Nazis.German air force attacks in the Battle of _____________ from July – October, 1940 Because of the heroic actions of the RAF pilots and stubborn will of the British, Hitler _____________ plan to invade England.Winston Churchill*, Prime Minister, holds country together – first time Nazis had been _____________The Mediterranean and the EastGiving up Britain, Hitler turns to other targets:The Mediterranean: Italians and British battle in Egypt for control of the _____________British win early but Hitler sends in his Afrika Corps led by "_____________", Erwin RommelThe Mediterranean and the EastThe fighting in the desert goes back and forth with _____________ in control by June of 1942Germany turns _____________June 22, 1941 Germany attacks the _____________Fatal mistake, Russian _____________ halts advance; war now on two _____________America PreparesRoosevelt knows that if Allies lose, the US will probably have to deal with Hitler...begins to aid the Allies.2 Policies:1939 - "_____________"- The Allies can buy US weapons. They must pay cash and carry the weapons to England on their own boats.1941 - "_____________"- The president can lend or lease arms to any country vital to US security. “_____________”America PreparesJapan joins the Axis powersSelective Service Act – Begins _____________ processRoosevelt elected for _____________ in 1940State of the Union, 1941, explains “_____________” US signs _____________ with Britain – alliance in principle between nationsUS navy and German _____________ fighting undeclared war in AtlanticAmerica and Japan1930’s Japan invades _____________ – fierce resistance backed by US and horrible atrocities US cuts off _____________ sales to JapanJapanese see US Navy as _____________ to dominating Pacific – decide on pre-emptive attackDecember 7th, 1941, Japanese surprise attack on US naval base – _____________, HawaiiAftermath and Japanese VictoriesJapan sunk or damaged 19 ships and killed more than _____________.Enraged, Congress declares war on the Japanese... US Navy struggles to recoverEarly on, Japan rolled across the Pacific -Take Bataan in the Philippines, April of '42 American General _____________ is forced to flee - vows "I Shall Return.“Japanese Capture over 70,000 Americans and Filipino troopsForce them on a brutal march where over 10,000 are killed including hundreds of Americans– “_____________.”War Looks Bleak for the Allies1942 – Russia has been _____________, the US Navy has been _____________, the British are bogged down in North Africa, and the Nazi flag flies over the Eiffel Tower. In the spring of '42, the war seemed very _____________!Learn More!From

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