Britain and France
This webjog explains the success of the German Blitzkrieg in France and the failure of the Blitzkrieg in Britain.
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1The Fall of France 1940
Read the article on the German advance into western Europe. How did Allied strategy play into German hands? What happened at Dunkirk that helped the Allies?
http://ww2history.suite101.com/article.cfm/the-fall-of-france-1940
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2German invasion of Western Europe
Consult the map, and note the route of invasion of German forces.
http://www.ushmm.org/lcmedia/map/lc/image/fra86100.gif
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3Europe 1940
Consult the map of Europe in 1940. Which parts of Europe were under Nazi occupation? Which parts of Europe were allied to Germany? Which parts of Europe were at war with Germany?
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/53/Second_world_war_europe_1940_map_de.png
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4Battle of Britain
Read the article on the Battle of Britain. What was Germany trying to accomplish? Why did they fail?
http://www.sparknotes.com/history/european/ww2/section3.rhtml
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5German Bomber (Ju-88)
Germany tried to destroy the Royal Air Force (RAF) and British manufacturing in preparation for an invasion by using bomber aircraft such as this.
http://www.aviation-central.com/1940-1945/images/aer3d-pr.jpg
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6German fighters
German fighter aircraft (Messerschmitt ME-109) engaged RAF pilots in dogfights and protected bomber squadrons.
http://www.pilotfriend.com/photo_albums/images13/30.jpg
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7British fighters
The RAF countered the German fighters with the Spitfire, which was faster and had a longer range than the Messerchmitt. This and the bravery of British pilots helped the British to win the Battle of Britain.
http://www.diggerhistory.info/images/ww2-pacific/spitfire-oz.jpg
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8World War 2 in Western Europe video
Watch the following five video clips. Be sure to note German military tactics. 1. German Invasion of Holland 2. German paratroopers 3. War Refugees 4. France Crumbles 5.Battle of Britain
http://southwest.mpls.k12.mn.us/summer_school_resources_3.html
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9Reflection
Write a one-page, typed, double-spaced reflection that answers the following questions: Why was the German Blitzkrieg a success in France, but a failure in England? What role does geography play? Use the online dictionary as resource for your writing.
http://www.merriam-webster.com/