PPT-Canadians in Battle in WWII

The Battle of Hong Kong When December 8 1941 What happened Battle hardened Japanese troops swarmed Hong Kong Island and overran Canadian positions Hong Kong was surrendered on Dec 25th Why was Hong Kong impossible to defend. December 8-24, 1941. Japan in WWI. During WWI, Japan was allied with the Entente Powers (our side) . Japan played . an important role in securing . sea . lanes in the South Pacific and Indian Oceans against . By: Luc Manuel and Jacob Vance. World War II was the largest armed conflict in history, spanning the entire world and involving more countries than any other war, as well as introducing powerful new weapons, culminating in the first use of nuclear weapons.. Women on the Western Front. 2500 Canadian women joined medical and field ambulance corps during the war; some served as nurses during the war.. Canadian nurses were called “. Bluebirds. ” after the colour of their uniform.. OPHS. World History. Mrs. Abbott. What is Propaganda?. I. nformation, ideas, or rumors deliberately spread widely to help or harm a person, group, movement, institution, nation, etc. . T. he deliberate spreading of such information, rumors, etc. . in Europe. The Battle of the Atlantic. German U-boats were sinking Allied ships faster than they could be built. Allied supply ships began sailing in convoys: vessels carrying vital supplies were protected by warships who escorted them. The War for Europe and North Africa. United States and Britain Join Forces. War Plans. Roosevelt and Churchill decide to fight Hitler first. Battle of the Atlantic. Hitler orders submarine raids on the East Coast. African Americans in WWII. Served in every theater of war. 1941- 4,000 enlisted. 1945- 1.2 million enlisted. Segregation. Segregated practices of civilian life spilled over into military service. Many were passed over in the draft (despite their desire to serve). You are going to plan the Battle of the Somme. In groups you all need the ‘Battle planners Kit’ – Lay this on your tables.. Instructions from Head Quarters will be given, as a group you will be given time to consider and respond to the instructions. .  . Bandwagon. - This technique attempts to sell something based upon the notion that . everyone is buying or believing it. . . Good Ole Days. - This technique attempts to sell a product or idea on the basis that the product or idea will help the buyer . War on the Home front. QUESTION 1: . What is more important to you: Civil liberties (democracy, individual freedoms, rights etc.) OR National Security. QUESTION 2:. Would this change during war? Why or why not?. June 4, 1940. Battle of the Atlantic. . 1939 – 1945 (Jan. 1942 – July 1943 were decisive). German U-Boats were sinking unprotected U.S. and other Allies' merchant ships . Allies . began using convoys to protect ships. The Greeks slowed down the Persian invasion at the Battle of Thermopylae . Leonidas, his 300 Spartans and about a 1,000 allied troops fight to the death. The Persians continue to push south and invade Athens. Yalta Conference vs. Potsdam Conference. Communism vs. Capitalism. Post war goals. Post war organizations. United Nations. Germany. Nuremberg Trials. Berlin Airlift. Japan. WWII leads to Cold War- technology. Peace Conferences. Victory. TURNING POINT: . North Africa. Battle of El Alamein. November 2, . _________. _____________ . control North Africa by May 1943. July 1943: Allies invade . _______________ .