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)