On this day we proceeded with even more notes over WWII. And here they are:
Invasion of Denmark and Norway: Done in weeks and was extremely easy for Germany. It was an amphibious invasion, but Germany wasn't able to control the North Sea. Britian would win every time.
Maginot Line: Was a line of concrete military fortifications between France and Germany. Build from 1930-1940. France was on the defense, however, airplanes were able to destroy it. Germans surrounded them and they had to surrender.
Invasion of Belgium: Hitler orders not to invade until tanks get there. However, the British, French, and others team up and take out the force. Saved thousands of lives.
Revenge on Germany: Hitler took over France after they surrendered. Now Hitler could exact his revenge on the country that he thought was responsible for The Treaty of Versailles.
Vichy Government: The government in France that Hitler allowed of their government, actually an ally of Germany and Hitler. We fought against them.
French Underground: Known as the Free French. Many fled to Britain, where the whole organization was based. An ally to us in WWII.
Great Britain: Hitler believed was part of the Aryan race, but it was the only free country in Europe, so he turned toward it. The Battle of Britain begins.
Goals: Invade Great Britain, destroy the Royal Air Force, Navy, and troops. If they hadn't surrendered, they would invade. However, Germany wasn't able to destroy all Air Forces. They eventually bombed at night, but with difficulties. Britain did not surrender, but every night they would bomb.
Winston Churchill Speeches: Encouraged the people to follow him and to fight to the very end and how the fate of Europe may depend on Britain.
Bases for Destroyers: Great Britain gave several bases of military and navies and things around the world. We gave them ships and things. We didn't do this to fight Germany but to help Great Britain.
Lend Lease Act: An act signed by FDR that said we would send supplies to countries fighting war on the Allied Powers.
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