LLT 180  Study Guide – WWII

 

Know the basics of WWII action in the Pacific Theater and on the Eastern Front in Europe,
           particularly how the battles of Guadalcanal and of Stalingrad fit into the overall scheme.

 Be able to locate the Solomon Islands and Guadalcanal in the Pacific and Stalingrad (Volgograd)
           in southern Russia on maps.

Be prepared to write on the information that Eugene Sledge shares on his audio interview--especially
           with respect to US Marine attitudes towards Japanese.

Consider how Lt. Inui's experience on Guadalcanal compares with Corporal Rube Garrett's, serving with
           the US Marines on that island.

 Be prepared to write on the information that Professor Trobisch shares about the German army
           and his father's experience, especially  on German’s Eastern Front.

 Observe combat conditions and military values of the German army in the German
           film of WWII “Stalingrad”.

Compare the leadership problems and decisions of Lt. Inui on Guadalcanal and of Lt. Hans Von Witzland in the film, Stalingrad.

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