Question One.   (40 points)

What military event in the west was the beginning of the end for Germany?   Who were the military leaders at this event? Why was it successful? What did it lead to?

What was the most significant battle on the eastern front which is considered the turning point of the war in the east? Who were the military leaders involved in this battle? Describe the battle and why it was successful.

What was battle in the Pacific that was considered the turning point of the war in the Pacific? Who were the military leaders involved? Describe the battle and why it was successful.

Question Two. (20 points)     Describe the significance of the battles of Guam and Okinawa and what occurred at these battles. Describe the significance of the retaking of the Philippines and what occurred there. How did these battles effect the war in the Pacific.  

Question Thee (15 points) Describe the role and the significance of each of the following:

1. Hirohito
2. Tojo
3. Yamamoto

Question Four (15 points) Describe 5 changes that occurred in the United States as a result of World War II. Indicated the effect and significance of each change.

Question Five (10 Points) In the Weinberg text, the author describes a popular delusion held during the 1920’s and 1930 that became a staple of history textbooks. What delusion is he talking about?