World War II Battle Maps
1. Select Interactive Elements and add a Button on the four battles you've seleced for each map. (8 total from both maps combined) 2. Click on each button and select "Open Window" on the right hand side and select a template (one that allows text & images) 3. Add the required text, images, and link for each battle you've selected. 4. Repeat the above steps for each of the four battles your selected from the lists for both the European Theater and the Pacific Theater maps.
SELECT FOUR battles from the European Theater Map and FOUR battles from the Pacific Theater Map On the battle markers, include the following: -Date(s) of Battle -Major Countries Involved -Outcome (who won or lost this battle) -Importance/Significance (1–2 sentences explaining why the battle mattered in WWII) Images: Include one image of the area before WWII and one image of the area after or during WWII Link: Add a link to a relevant video, newsreel, or primary source
European Theater
Battle of Britain Battle of El Alamein Battle of Stalingrad D-Day / Normandy Invasion Battle of the Bulge Siege of Leningrad
Pacific Theater
Pearl Harbor Battle of Midway Guadalcanal Leyte Gulf Iwo Jima Okinawa
Jul 17, 1942 – Feb 2, 1943
Battle of Stalingrad
This battle had the most casualties of World War II and involved Germany and Russia, and Russia was the victor. Russia's victory over Germany in this battle is considered the turning point of World War II. Before Germany was the main power, and after this, they were forced to retreat more and more throughout the war.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Stalingrad
Sep 8, 1941 – Jan 27, 1944
siege of leningrad
This siege was between Germany and Finland and involved the Soviet Union. The Soviet Union was the victor out of the bunch. This is a significant battle because Hitler's strategy failed to bring down the Soviet Union. This battle also had a very big civilian role.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Siege_of_Leningrad
Jul 10, 1940 – Oct 31, 1940
Battle of Britain
The battle was between Britain and Germany, and the united kingdom won. This win was significant because it was the first major loss fot the german military. It was also fought through defending airspace.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Britain
June 6, 1944
D-Day / Normandy Invasion
The U.S., UK, and Canada were fighting against Germany. It was a victory for the Allies. This is important because it marked the beginning of the aliied invaion into germany. It was also a permanent foothold in Normandy.
https://www.history.com/articles/d-day
December 7, 1941
Pearl Harbor
Japan attacked the United States; it was a successful attack by Japan. This is significant because it pulled the US into World War II and was a major turning point in the 20th century.
https://www.nationalww2museum.org/war/articles/path-pearl-harbor
Jun 4, 1942 – Jun 7, 1942
Battle of Midway
The US attacked the Empire of Japan, and the US won. This was widely considered the turning point in the war in the Pacific. It also cripped the Japanese carrier fleet.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Midway
Feb 19, 1945 – Mar 26, 1945
Iwo Jima
The countries involved were the US and Japan, with the US winning. This is significant because its historical significance lies in the pivotal 1945 WWII battle, representing the first time an invading army landed on Japanese soil.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Iwo_Jima
Mar 26, 1945 – Sep 7, 1945
Okinawa
Between the US and Japan, with a US victory. This was the bloodiest battle in the Pacific War. The US was also able to get a base just 350 miles from the Japanese mainland, and all this shaped the decision to drop the atomic bomb.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Okinawa
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World War II Battle Maps
1. Select Interactive Elements and add a Button on the four battles you've seleced for each map. (8 total from both maps combined) 2. Click on each button and select "Open Window" on the right hand side and select a template (one that allows text & images) 3. Add the required text, images, and link for each battle you've selected. 4. Repeat the above steps for each of the four battles your selected from the lists for both the European Theater and the Pacific Theater maps.
SELECT FOUR battles from the European Theater Map and FOUR battles from the Pacific Theater Map On the battle markers, include the following: -Date(s) of Battle -Major Countries Involved -Outcome (who won or lost this battle) -Importance/Significance (1–2 sentences explaining why the battle mattered in WWII) Images: Include one image of the area before WWII and one image of the area after or during WWII Link: Add a link to a relevant video, newsreel, or primary source
European Theater
Battle of Britain Battle of El Alamein Battle of Stalingrad D-Day / Normandy Invasion Battle of the Bulge Siege of Leningrad
Pacific Theater
Pearl Harbor Battle of Midway Guadalcanal Leyte Gulf Iwo Jima Okinawa
Jul 17, 1942 – Feb 2, 1943
Battle of Stalingrad
This battle had the most casualties of World War II and involved Germany and Russia, and Russia was the victor. Russia's victory over Germany in this battle is considered the turning point of World War II. Before Germany was the main power, and after this, they were forced to retreat more and more throughout the war.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Stalingrad
Sep 8, 1941 – Jan 27, 1944
siege of leningrad
This siege was between Germany and Finland and involved the Soviet Union. The Soviet Union was the victor out of the bunch. This is a significant battle because Hitler's strategy failed to bring down the Soviet Union. This battle also had a very big civilian role.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Siege_of_Leningrad
Jul 10, 1940 – Oct 31, 1940
Battle of Britain
The battle was between Britain and Germany, and the united kingdom won. This win was significant because it was the first major loss fot the german military. It was also fought through defending airspace.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Britain
June 6, 1944
D-Day / Normandy Invasion
The U.S., UK, and Canada were fighting against Germany. It was a victory for the Allies. This is important because it marked the beginning of the aliied invaion into germany. It was also a permanent foothold in Normandy.
https://www.history.com/articles/d-day
December 7, 1941
Pearl Harbor
Japan attacked the United States; it was a successful attack by Japan. This is significant because it pulled the US into World War II and was a major turning point in the 20th century.
https://www.nationalww2museum.org/war/articles/path-pearl-harbor
Jun 4, 1942 – Jun 7, 1942
Battle of Midway
The US attacked the Empire of Japan, and the US won. This was widely considered the turning point in the war in the Pacific. It also cripped the Japanese carrier fleet.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Midway
Feb 19, 1945 – Mar 26, 1945
Iwo Jima
The countries involved were the US and Japan, with the US winning. This is significant because its historical significance lies in the pivotal 1945 WWII battle, representing the first time an invading army landed on Japanese soil.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Iwo_Jima
Mar 26, 1945 – Sep 7, 1945
Okinawa
Between the US and Japan, with a US victory. This was the bloodiest battle in the Pacific War. The US was also able to get a base just 350 miles from the Japanese mainland, and all this shaped the decision to drop the atomic bomb.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Okinawa