United Nations

Hola! Today we discussed the path from D-Day to V-E Day.

1.) We discussed that Parisian citizens revolted against the Vichy government after hearing of the invasion of Normandy. Americans were able to liberate the area within days.

2.) We discussed the last huge German effort to break through the Allied lines in the Ardennes Forrest in Belgium. This battle, frequently called the Battle of the Bulge, was deadly for the Allies but a failure for the Germans

3.) We viewed a video clip of the liberation of Nazi concentration camps. As stated before, American soldiers were horrified at the atrocities done within these camps. This is one of the reasons for the establishment of human rights organizations and punishment after the end of WWII.

4.) Lastly, we discussed the end of the war. As discussed, Franklin Roosevelt and Adolf Hitler did not live to see the end of the war. As the Allies surrounded Berlin, Hitler and his wife committed suicide. The Soviets ultimately (after the Battle of Berlin) took the city and the Germans surrendered soon after. Therefore, May 8 was celebrated as V-E Day (meaning Victory in Europe).

As stated in class, the Allies discussed the establishment of an organization called the United Nations when the war ended. This organization was created to solve the problems that the League of Nations could not and to promote peace throughout the world.

For homework, you are to read the article on the establishment of the United Nations. You are to answer the questions in the packet and we will discuss next class.

Have a great week and good luck on your Exit Exams!

~Mr. Mazur