WWII Across the Atlantic Ocean

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Essential Question:

1. Who was the Supreme Commander in Europe, and was he successful?

-General Dwight David Elsenhower was the supreme commander in Europe and he was successful because he used his keen mind to have the opponents surrender. 

2. What was the significance of “D-Day?”

-The significant of "D-Day" was that it was the first day of the invasion to liberate Europe (remove Hitler with force) in France. 

3. Was Gen. Patton an effective leader?

-General George Patton was effective because he achieved his goals by liberating Paris (kicking the Nazi's out of France). 

4. Why was the Battle of the Bulge significant?
-The Battle of the Bulge was significant because it was Hitlers desperate last-gasp offensive and lastditch offensive to win the war (Germany attacked the allied forces).

Supreme Commander in Europe, Dwight David Eisenhower. (http://www.whitehouse.gov/sites/default/files/first-family/masthead_image/34de_header_sm.jpg?1250885267)

General George Patton. (https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9vD3b2XKj9DTRHcMM4ysODASZjJz56b8A44W0UuGCV-z962CIBiTLmuGK1kkMxgoCgWEVflF-6L5pTpZzgeyvorT8dkttEgvRnGdIISTD2QulbngOajIgwp0bQRAH4Mww_KYYmwpEhuCJ/s400/General+George+Patton+Famous+Quotes.jpg)