Lesson+8+-+Battles+in+Europe

Objective
 * explain how the battles of Stalingrad and D-Day changed the course of the war in Europe

__**Do Now**__ Look at the map on p. 773. What was the extent of Axis control in 1942? Where had the Allies advanced to at this point in the war?

__**Lesson**__ 1) We will talk about the Battles of Stalingrad and D-Day. As a class, we will read about the Battle of Stalingrad on p. 762 and fill out the left hand side of the table below together.

2) On your own, use your textbook on pgs. 775-776 to take notes on the battle of D-Day and fill in the right hand side of the graphic organizer below.


 * Battle of Stalingrad || Battle of D-Day ||
 * When:

What happened:

Outcome of battle: || When:

What happened:

Outcome of battle: ||

__**Summary**__ Summarize how the battles of Stalingrad and D-Day were a major turning point in the war in Europe between the Allies and the Axis Powers. What did these battles do for the Allies?