World War II

Dates of WWII: September 1, 1939 – September 2, 1945

December 7, 1941

-attack on Pearl Harbor

What countries fought against whom in WWII?

• 2 sides that fought against each other
• Allies and Axis Powers

Axis Powers

• Germany
• Italy                 
• Japan

Allies

• Britain
• France
• Australia
• Canada
• New Zealand
• India
• Soviet Union
• China
• United States

Where did WWII occur?

-Most of the war was fought in Europe, East Asia, and islands in the Pacific Ocean.  There were also places like Russia, Germany, and China.

Events During WWII:

July 1st, 1940 - Battle of Britain

December 7, 1941 - Pearl Harbor attack

April 9, 1942 - Bataan Death March

August 6, 1945 - Atomic Bomb dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki

How can we honor and show respect for veterans of WWII?

• It is important that we recognize and give thanks to all of those who served during WWII because they fought for our country.  To honor veterans, we should visit memorials of those people who died during WWII.