What is the assignment?

• Research one of the following battles of World War II:

Battle of Britain Pearl Harbor Battle of Midway Invasion of Normandy Battle of Stalingrad Battle of the Bulge Battle of Guadalcanal

• Describe the events of the battle, and explain why it can be considered a turning point in the war. Discuss the impact of this battle on the events of the war, and explain how events in the war might have played out had this battle turned out differently.

What are the requirements of this assignment?

• A multi-paragraph essay with an introduction, body, and conclusion
• Information from at least three outside sources
• Sources cited correctly in your essay and in a works cited page
• Approximately two pages (not including works cited page)

How do I complete the assignment?

• Choose a battle from the list above, and research to find the answers to the following questions:
• When and where did the battle occur?
• Who were the important leaders on both sides of this battle?
• What role did those leaders play?
• What was the sequence of events in this battle?
• Which side benefitted from this battle? How?
• Why was this battle an important turning point in the war?
• What might have been the impact on the war had this battle turned out differently?
• What was the cost of this battle to both the Allies and the Axis powers? Consider the cost in terms of human lives (killed, wounded, missing, prisoners) and in terms of material goods.