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Tuesday, February 16, 2010

Tuesday, February 16th

Advanced American History

Today we conclude the mini-presentations on turning points during WWII.  In the European theater, we examned the Battle of the Bulge and VE Day.  In the Pacific, we discussed the following engagements:

Battle of Coral Sea
Midway
Guadalcanal
Philippines
Iwo Jima
Okinawa

Assignment:  Read text pages 482-491.  Quiz Wednesday.

 
photo from the battle of Midway courtesy navy.mil

American Studies

Our focus today shifts from the war in Europe to the war in the Pacific during WWII.  Be able to discuss the significance of such events as the Doolittle raid, the Battle of Midway, Guadalcanal, Iwo Jima and Okinawa. 

Assignment:  Read text pages 482-491.  Place terms and chart on 482 in notes for tomorrow.  Quiz Wednesday.

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