Significant Battles in the Second World War - Jigsaw #1



Significant Battles in the Second World War You are tasked with informing us about your battle. You need to describe the key events that took place and you need to explain the significance of your battle. You presentation must include: The Title of your battle and the date it took place A map showing where your battle occurred and the movement of troops. A description outlining the key events of your battle The number of people killed and injured during your battle. The number of Canadians killed and injured during your battle. An explanation of why your battle was a significant event in WW2 You presentation should primarily rely on images, maps, short video clip (1-2 minutes MAX) or other media. Your presentation must also answer all of the questions below. The Miracle of Dunkirk 1940 p. 133Why was the evacuation of Allied troops at Dunkirk called a “miracle”?Why were troops stranded in Dunkirk in the first place? How were troops rescued? Who was involved? What is Luftwaffe? Why was that evacuation of troops from Dunkirk so important? What would have happened if they were not evacuated? How might this have impacted the outcome of the war? Significant Battles in the Second World War You are tasked with informing us about your battle. You need to describe the key events that took place and you need to explain the significance of your battle. You presentation must include: The Title of your battle and the date it took place A map showing where your battle occurred and the movement of troops. A description outlining the key events of your battle The number of people killed and injured during your battle. The number of Canadians killed and injured during your battle. An explanation of why your battle was a significant event in WW2 You presentation should primarily rely on images, maps, short video clip (1-2 minutes MAX) or other media. Your presentation must also answer all of the questions below. The Battle of Britain 1940 p. 1341. What was the code name for Hitler’s invasion of Britain?2. Why did Hitler launch an aerial attack on Britain?3. How did Canada contribute to the Battle of Britain?4. Identify 4 major targets in the initial bombing of Britain.5. Describe what it was like for civilians during “the Blitz”?6. Identify 2 reasons why Germany was unsuccessful in this battle.Significant Battles in the Second World War You are tasked with informing us about your battle. You need to describe the key events that took place and you need to explain the significance of your battle. You presentation must include: The Title of your battle and the date it took place A map showing where your battle occurred and the movement of troops. A description outlining the key events of your battle The number of people killed and injured during your battle. The number of Canadians killed and injured during your battle. An explanation of why your battle was a significant event in WW2 You presentation should primarily rely on images, maps, short video clip (1-2 minutes MAX) or other media. Your presentation must also answer all of the questions below. North-Africa Campaign p. 134Why was this campaign called the ‘Desert War’? Why was the battle over this territory so important? Why was control of the Suez Canal and the strait of Gibraltar strategically important? (show locations on a map)Describe the key events of this long campaign. How was victory ultimately achieved? What happened after victory in North Africa? Significant Battles in the Second World War You are tasked with informing us about your battle. You need to describe the key events that took place and you need to explain the significance of your battle. You presentation must include: The Title of your battle and the date it took place A map showing where your battle occurred and the movement of troops. A description outlining the key events of your battle The number of people killed and injured during your battle. The number of Canadians killed and injured during your battle. An explanation of why your battle was a significant event in WW2 You presentation should primarily rely on images, maps, short video clip (1-2 minutes MAX) or other media. Your presentation must also answer all of the questions below. Pearl Harbour 1941 p. 136Why did Japan attack the Allies in the Pacific Ocean?Why were soldiers in Peal Harbour not prepared for an attack? What damage did Japan inflict on the Americans at Pearl Harbour?How did America react to the attacks on Pearl Harbour and the Philippines?Would Japan have been better off if they had not attacked Peal Harbour? Explain. Significant Battles in the Second World War You are tasked with informing us about your battle. You need to describe the key events that took place and you need to explain the significance of your battle. You presentation must include: The Title of your battle and the date it took place A map showing where your battle occurred and the movement of troops. A description outlining the key events of your battle The number of people killed and injured during your battle. The number of Canadians killed and injured during your battle. An explanation of why your battle was a significant event in WW2 You presentation should primarily rely on images, maps, short video clip (1-2 minutes MAX) or other media. Your presentation must also answer all of the questions below. Hong Kong 1941 p. 1371. Many believed Hong Kong could not be defended against a Japanese attack. So why were Allied troops sent to defend this British colony?2. Describe the courage Canadian troops displayed in Hong Kong that increased support for the war effort at home?3. What was the outcome of this battle?4. What does POW stand for? Describe the conditions our soldiers faced. Significant Battles in the Second World War You are tasked with informing us about your battle. You need to describe the key events that took place and you need to explain the significance of your battle. You presentation must include: The Title of your battle and the date it took place A map showing where your battle occurred and the movement of troops. A description outlining the key events of your battle The number of people killed and injured during your battle. The number of Canadians killed and injured during your battle. An explanation of why your battle was a significant event in WW2 You presentation should primarily rely on images, maps, short video clip (1-2 minutes MAX) or other media. Your presentation must also answer all of the questions below. Dieppe 1942 p. 142-1431. Identify three reasons why the Allies mounted a raid on Dieppe in 1942.2. Describe the plan of attack. What role did Canadian soldiers have?3. Identify all of the mistakes that made victory impossible.4. What was the outcome of this battle? 5. Describe the controversy with which this battle is remembered.Significant Battles in the Second World War You are tasked with informing us about your battle. You need to describe the key events that took place and you need to explain the significance of your battle. You presentation must include: The Title of your battle and the date it took place A map showing where your battle occurred and the movement of troops. A description outlining the key events of your battle The number of people killed and injured during your battle. The number of Canadians killed and injured during your battle. An explanation of why your battle was a significant event in WW2 You presentation should primarily rely on images, maps, short video clip (1-2 minutes MAX) or other media. Your presentation must also answer all of the questions below. Operation Barbarossa 1942 p. 135Germany and the USSR had signed a non-aggression pact in 1939. Why Hitler invaded the USSR?Describe the battler of Leningrad. Why did the Germans attack Stalingrad in 1942?What ultimately defeated Hitler and the German army in the USSR (a lesson he should have learned from Napoleon)?Why did the German’s suffer 300 000 casualties at Stalingrad? How did this battle help the Allies?Significant Battles in the Second World War You are tasked with informing us about your battle. You need to describe the key events that took place and you need to explain the significance of your battle. You presentation must include: The Title of your battle and the date it took place A map showing where your battle occurred and the movement of troops. A description outlining the key events of your battle The number of people killed and injured during your battle. The number of Canadians killed and injured during your battle. An explanation of why your battle was a significant event in WW2 You presentation should primarily rely on images, maps, short video clip (1-2 minutes MAX) or other media. Your presentation must also answer all of the questions below. Conquest of Italy: Sicily and Ortona 1943 p. 1441. Why did the Allies turn their attention to Sicily and Italy? Why was an invasion possible at this location?2. What role did Canada play in these battles?3. What conditions made fighting in these locations so difficult?4. What were the outcomes of these battles?Significant Battles in the Second World War You are tasked with informing us about your battle. You need to describe the key events that took place and you need to explain the significance of your battle. You presentation must include: The Title of your battle and the date it took place A map showing where your battle occurred and the movement of troops. A description outlining the key events of your battle The number of people killed and injured during your battle. The number of Canadians killed and injured during your battle. An explanation of why your battle was a significant event in WW2 You presentation should primarily rely on images, maps, short video clip (1-2 minutes MAX) or other media. Your presentation must also answer all of the questions below. Battle of the Atlantic p. 1381. Why was the Atlantic Ocean so crucial to the Allied war effort?2. Using words and a diagram, explain how the convoy system works.3. Why were the Allies losing this battle in the initial stages of the war?4. Why did the Allies start winning the war from 1942 onwards?5. What were the positive and negative attributes of the Canadian made corvettes?6. How did the Battle of the Atlantic “come home” to Canada?Significant Battles in the Second World War War Technologies: p. 140-141Provide a detailed description, supported with photos. You may also use short video clips (1 minute MAX) to support you explanations. Research and explain advancements in: Submarines Tanks (look at different models from each side) V2 Rockets Radar The atomic bomb War Airplanes Enigma (code breaking) Treating the wounded ................
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