Shawni+WWII

Event 1- Pearl Harbor

On December 7, 1941 the Japanese bombed the naval base in Hawaii which was known as Pearl Harbor. This was a turning point for America and for the war. This was devastating for the United States because we lost over 3,500 Americans. Also there was over 350 aircraft destroyed throughout the bombing. All of the US Pacific fleet was either sunken or badly destroyed. This was a devastating shock to Americans and it left a lot of damage. //Attack on Pearl Harbor: Ships, Heroes and Speeches//. Web. 11 May 2010. . Photo: []

Event 2- DDay

On June 6, 1944 allied troops landed on the French coastline to fight Nazi Germany on the beaches of Normandy, France. Dwight D. Eisenhower came up with the quote “ We will accept nothing less than full victory”. The allies had more than 5,000 ships and aircraft to help with the invasion. More than 9,000 allies were either killed or wounded in the result of the invasion. The cost was high for Dday but more then 10,000 soldiers marched to Europe. "D-Day June 6, 1944." //The United States Army Homepage//. Web. 11 May 2010. []. Photo: [] Event 3- Rationing

During World War II there were certain products that you couldn’t just go to the store and buy. Products like bread, butter and gas were rationed. This meant that you could only buy things in small amounts. People also just couldn’t go out and take a drive only people with jobs such as doctors and such had the privilege to drive. The government rationed products because things were needed for the war. "Rationing on the US Homefront during WW II." //Ames Historical Society Website//. Web. 11 May 2010. . Photo: [] Event 4- Victory Gardens

During World War II wives and children would plant victory gardens as a result to try to help the troops across the seas. They planted these gardens to make sure there was enough food for everyone. It was important because it was over 40 percent of the wars vegetables. People would also use advertisements and make posters to make people want to help out with the war. It would help make people feel like they were helping out with the war by planting these gardens. "Rationing on the US Homefront during WW II." //Ames Historical Society Website//. Web. 11 May 2010. . Photo: []

Event 5- Black out Drills

During the World War II United States would have these things called blackout drills and this is when everyone would completely shut off there lights in their homes. They did this because of Japanese threat of air raids. If your lights weren’t completely shut off then an officer would come and knock on your door and tell you to shut it off. People would hide in their homes. They would send out notices before the blackouts. "Rationing on the US Homefront during WW II." //Ames Historical Society Website//. Web. 11 May 2010. . Photo: []

Event 6- VE day

VE day otherwise known as Victory in Europe day was when war in Europe was officially over. The Germans surrendered and they also retreated. The war was over but it wasn’t over in Japan and the Pacific. This was on May 8, 1945. Russia also declared war on Japan once Germany surrendered. "World War II: Allied Victory in Europe — Infoplease.com." //Infoplease: Encyclopedia, Almanac, Atlas, Biographies, Dictionary, Thesaurus. Free Online Reference, Research & Homework Help. — Infoplease.com//. Web. 11 May 2010. . Photo: []

Event 7- Battle of Stalingrad

The Battle of Stalingrad was considered the turning point of the war. It was considered this because the Germans would now be pushed westward. Hitler refused to let his the troop’s retreat they were starving sick and had frostbite. The Germans also surrendered in Stalingrad in 1943. This would lead up to Dday.

"The Battle of Stalingrad." //History Learning Site//. Web. 11 May 2010. . Photo: [] Event 8- Women in the War

Women during World War II actually did a lot. They took over the mens jobs and helped support the war. Women did such jobs as being mechanics and other “Manly” jobs. Other women stayed home and were housewives. Women would take care of the children while they worked. They also helped make materials for the war. "Untitled." //History Web Pages//. Web. 11 May 2010. . Photo: []

Event 9- Hiroshima

Hiroshima was on August 6, 1945. There was a b-29 bomber. It was also known as “Little Boy”. The cloud of the bomb was very tall and it looked like a mushroom. Birds in the sky bursted into flames and 9 out of 10 people were dead. "The Atomic Bombing of Hiroshima, August 6, 1945." //Department of Energy - CFO Home//. Web. 11 May 2010. . Photo: []

Event 10- Island Hopping

During World War II they used this strategy called island hopping and this was when the United States wanted to capture certain islands until Japan came in range with Americans. This would help with the war. The Gilbert Islands were the first islands selected. This also meant they seized key islands. This strategy was a big success in World War II. "World War II." //United States History//. Web. 11 May 2010. . Photo: []