The Battle Of The World War II

In the words of Dwight D. Eisenhower, the commander of operation D-day, “The eyes of the world are upon you. The hopes and prayers of liberty-loving people everywhere march with you.” This inspired people to not give up fighting for the world. Eisenhower was the commander of operation D-day where the troops would attack five beaches in France. The events of D-day were a major turning point in World War II. First, the state of conflict in Europe had significant effects on D-day. Second, most of D-day’s goals were accomplished during the attacks. Third, the events of D-day were very crucial for winning the war.

It was not until D-Day, June 6, 1944, that the United States became involved in the fighting on the European front. On this day, nearly 200,000 soldiers, led by General Dwight D. Eisenhower, landed on the beaches of Normandy, France. After intense fighting, the German armies retreated. The United States also sent supplies to the Soviet Union, helping them in their victory at Stalingrad.

On December 7, 1941, the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor and, on December 11th,  Germany declared war on the U.S. (A  big mistake by Hitler - otherwise, we might have concentrated on beating Japan first).  America was now in World War 2!  Americans were no longer isolationists - they were mad as hell and they were not going to take it!  Overseas, Churchill, despite the disaster, could not help but feel a great relief (actually he was ecstatic) that America was now in the

Britain and France desperately awaited the moment when the US would fully join in the fighting in Europe during World War II, and D-Day brought that full fledged involvement. If not for the efforts of the United States of America, its cooperation and planning with its allies, the invasion would not have been successful. It was successful, however, due to previous planning, the level of supplies and men from the US combined with the European allies, as well as the divided German forces. D-Day was the beginning of liberation of Western Europe from Nazi control. Hitler had known that in order for the Allies to be successful, there would have to be an invasion of mainland Europe - which his forces controlled most of - and that it would come from northwestern Europe, with Great Britain being the jumping off point. But if he was expecting the attack, why was he not better prepared? The planning that had gone into the invasion at the beaches of Normandy on the coast of France had been thorough and extensive, with a large part of that planning being the intentional disinformation about the location of the invasion, thus fooling the Nazi leader. These factors explain why Operation Overlord was successful, and thus became the turning point in the world war.

The Spanish fascists, joined the monarchists and the clericals under General Francisco Franco to overthrow the democratic government of Spain. In reality, the neutral intentions of the US only helped the fascists- and the unrest in Spain contributed to the general unrest in Europe. The Nazi-Soviet Non-Aggression Pact contributed to the build up of tension leading to World War II, because it gave Germany the security of an alliance with Russia. While Russia did not say that it would fight with Germany against its enemies, the Soviets did promise NOT to fight AGAINST Germany. It gave Hitler the security of knowing that he could face the French and British on the western front without having to worry about the Soviet armies on the eastern front. This confidence may have helped Hitler and the Nazis when Hitler made decisions for advancement of his goals and enlargement of his territory. The invasion of Poland was a leading event leading up to the outbreak of World War II. Poland's mobilization was greatly hindered on September 1, by waves of German bombers attacking the railroads. This was called the blitzkrieg (lightning war) because it took place so quickly. This was yet another country added to the territory controlled by Nazi Germany- making the other world powers more nervous and wary of the growing power of Germany under Adolf Hitler. Also, it was the fall of Poland that caused Britain and France

In January of 1944, General Dwight Eisenhower became commander of Operation Overlord. Since Britain and America were Allies, they used the alliance to deceive the Germans. They made the Germans think they were attacking Pas-de-Calais instead, they attacked Normandy. They also made the Germans think that Norway, as well as other locations, were potential targets (History.com).

December 7,1941, was a day in tera. The Japanese attack Pearl Harbor Changed the American History. On December 8,1941, the U.S. declared war on Japan. Then the U.S. declared war on Germany and Italy after they did the same to us. This is how the U.S. got involved in World War II. The attack on Pearl Harbor was a bad day for United States and there are a lot of people still sad that it had happened.

President Franklin D. Roosevelt and Winston Churchill both agreed that helping the Italians in exchange for surrender was the best option. Eisenhower however, did not agree with this. The Germans had an aggressive army outnumbering the Allies Powers 2 to 1. But in the end, the invasion of Italy was successful. In 1943, president Franklin D. Roosevelt decided that Eisenhower would be the Supreme Allied Commander, not Marshall. during this time he was in charge of planning and organizing the attack on the coast of Normandy which was later referred to “Operation Overlord.” Eisenhower had improved on his organizing and planning by previous operations in which he encountered. Now Eisenhower was extra careful on his planning. Although after continuous arguments with president Franklin D. Roosevelt on using the French resistance as a decoy to delay the ongoing Germans, and getting help from the British in the air, Eisenhower plan was now in motion. On June 6, 1944 also known as D-Day, was the commencing of Eisenhower’s Operation Overlord. Though there were mass casualties, they started the invasion of southern France. Everyone- including Eisenhower thought that the war would’ve

Nazi’s had occupied France at the time and had taken control. France was part of the allied forces and was under attack by the Nazi’s. As part of the Allied Powers America, Canada, and Great Britain came to the rescue. Dwight Eisenhower was the leader behind this invasion. In December 1943, Eisenhower was put in charge of Operation Overlord – the long waited for attack on mainland Europe. Such an attack would require detailed and meticulous planning which is why Eisenhower was picked to lead this plan by the combined chief of staffs. In excerpts from General Eisenhower’s document the Order of The Day which he gave to the soldiers on D-Day he states In company with our brave Allies and brothers in arms on other fronts, you will bring about the destruction of the German war machine, the elimination of Nazi tyranny over the oppressed peoples of Europe, and security for ourselves in a free world. / But this is the year 1944!/The tide has turned! The free men of the world are marching together to victory! I have full confidence in your courage, devotion to duty and skill in battle. We will accept nothing less than full victory!(Eisenhower 1944). General Eisenhower explains that the allies should come together, and they will bring forth destruction upon the Germans. He also states that in the document they will force the Nazi’s out of Europe and France will be freed. Eisenhower

Starting from the time the United States joined in the fight in 1941, the war took a huge turn. The beginning of the war looked hopeless until then. Britain needed a team player, and when the United States joined the war, that is just what they got (History.com Staff).

During the Second World War, the Allied invasion of Europe began through a plan known as Destruction Day. Destruction day, otherwise known as D-Day, was the beginning of the fall of Nazi Germany. Beginning their campaign against Germany in this large-scale invasion, the United States of America and their citizens were encouraged and ready to fight. Compared to their Canadian allies; who have been fighting in the war for nearly five years, the American soldiers were more than excited to be fighting in the war. The Canadian approach to the Second World War, and especially D-Day, were more of a reasonable and cautious approach, as they have seen the disasters of the war so far.

As dawn broke on a Sunday morning of December 7, 1941 on the Hawaiian island of Oahu where Pearl Harbor was home to a giant US Navy and Army. There were more than one hundred warships which included eight massive battleships. The US was suffering from the Great Depression, which made Americans think that they would stay out of World War II. As tensions grew between Japan and America, American sailors and airmen were training just in case the US were to join World War II. Americans had not realized that Japan and America were becoming enemies because the main enemy was Adolf Hitler; his goal was to conquer all the democracies of Europe. In 1940, Netherlands and France fell, leaving England to stand alone against the Germans. President Franklin Roosevelt shipped arms, tanks, and planes to help the British but not America soldiers. June of 1940, Japan invaded Vietnam and Cambodia, Roosevelt then took action. He moved the US Pacific Fleet from California to Pearl Harbor to stand guard in the Pacific against further Japanese advances. Three hundred Japanese bombers and fighters were launched in two waves before and after dawn. Back in Hawaii everyone was following their normal duties, thinking that the waves of bombers were US pilots doing drills. The planes kept coming directly over the harbor lower than usual. Minutes later, bombs fell. (Demuth 1-5)

D-Day occurred on June 6th, 1944. It refers to the allied invasion of the beaches on Normandy, France. The Allied forces are the countries of the U.S., Britain, France, USSR, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China, Denmark, Greece, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, South Africa, Yugoslavia. All of these countries were fighting World War II against the Axis powers which included the Nazis of Germany, Italy, Japan, Hungary, Romania, Bulgaria . Previously, the Axis powers had invaded France and were occupying French territory.

     The United States sent aid to the Soviets to help fight off the Nazi party. A second front needed to be open to keep the Germans from conquering Russia. United States and Britain began fighting in North Africa. It proved effective, diverting German troops to split up their powerful army. Another war front was opened in France. June 6, 1944 became known as D-Day as American troops attacked by the beaches of Normandy. The Allies liberated Paris

In World War II the Allied powers consisted of Great Britain, France the Soviet Union, The USA and China.