Great Britain-
Major events that impacted their country between WWI and WWII.
- Made allies with Poland
- Germany invaded Poland on September 1, 1939
- GB and France declare war on Germany
- Britain with allied forces
Discuss basic facts: alliance, total casualties, total cost, war goals, etc
Tell us about their leader(s) during WWII
- Winston Churchill
- Born into a wealthy family
- Grew up in Dublin, Ireland
- Performed poorly at first schools
- Enrolled in Harrow Boarding School in April, 1888
- Joined Harrow Rifle Corps
- Served until 1899
- Wrote military reports
- Worked as a war correspondent
- Elected president of Board of Trade in 1908
- Served in WW1 after Gallipoli failure
- Involved in politics until ww2
- Appointed Prime Minister
- Worked on post-war tactics
- Lost general election in July, 1945
- Continued to have impact on world affairs
Discuss the impact of their Homefront and propaganda and what it was like in their country during the war
Discuss major battle strategies
Discuss major battles that the country was involved in
- Battle of Britain
- Germany bombs Britain
- Complete use of aircrafts against Britain
- Fall of Singapore
- Fought in S.E. Asia
- Was a major British military base
- Japan won this battle
- Largest surrender by British forces
Discuss other people/generals from their country in WWII that had a major impact on the war
- Mad Jack Churchill
- Fought with a bow and sword
- No relation to Winston Churchill
Discuss why they won or lost the war
Discuss the impact WWII had on the country
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