World War II Turning Points

Introduction

The Second World War was full of major battles in the European and Pacific theaters.  But, which battle was the most significant?  Which theater did it occur in?  Why was there one battle that stands out among all the rest? 

Task

Your task during this WebQuest will be to gather key information related to the battles of WWII.  The links you need for online research are provided, but also feel free to use hard copy sources like your textbook as well.  As you research, you will complete your foldable to become an expert on the most important military engagements in the European and Pacific theaters of the war.  At the end, you will write a short paper detailing why you think the battle you selected was the most important during WWII.

Process

Here are some great links to access for information.  Each title below is hyperlinked and will take you directly to the website.

  1. The Perilous Fight
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