Module 11.5

10 US history

Battle of El Alamein

The Axis army of Italy and Germany suffered a decisive defeat by the British Eighth Army.

Battle of the Kasserine Pass

major defeat of the inexperienced US ground forces in their first serious engagement with the Germans

Suez canal

man-made waterway in Egypt that connects the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea

strait of Gibraltar

important for water transportation and trade

Anzio Beach

The Battle of Anzio was a battle of the Italian Campaign of World War II that commenced January 22, 1944

Battle of Stalingrad

pivotal World War II clash between the Soviet Union and Nazi Germany

George Patton

prominent American General during World War II, renowned for his aggressive leadership of tank divisions in Europe, particularly during the Allied invasion of Normandy, where he commanded the Third Army, and is often remembered for his bold tactics and nickname "Old Blood and Guts.".

Erwin Rommel

German army officer who rose to the rank of field marshal and earned fame at home and abroad for his leadership of Germany's Afrika Korps in North Africa during World War II.

Dwight Eisenhower

World War II general who became the 34th US President, leading the country through the Cold War era, known for his moderate Republican stance, overseeing the construction of the Interstate Highway System, and facing challenges around Civil Rights issues while trying to maintain a balance between desegregation and political realities

Pearl Harbor

surprise military attack by the Imperial Japanese Navy on the U.S. naval base at Pearl Harbor in Hawaii on December 7, 1941

Battle of the Bulge

surprise attack launched by Germany during World War II in the Ardennes Forest, aiming to split the Allied forces and potentially turn the tide of the war in their favor, but ultimately failed due to strong American resistance, particularly at Bastogne, allowing the Allies to push the Germans back and solidify their victory

Tuskegee Airmen

first African American military pilots in the United States

Omar Bradley

one of the most famous American military figures of the 20th century

Ernest King

Commander in Chief, U.S. Fleet and Chief of Naval Operations during World War II

Chester Nimitiz

American Admiral who commanded the US Pacific Fleet during World War II

Douglas MacArthur

Douglas MacArthur was a prominent American general who famously led Allied forces in the Pacific theater during World War II, overseeing campaigns against Japan from Australia to the Philippines, and later commanded the UN forces during the early stages of the Korean War, before being relieved of duty due to public disagreements with President Truman over strategy; he is recognized for his strong military leadership