The history of oil and the future of China.pptVIP

TEAM 4 The history of oil and The future of China 1. During World War II , in North Africa In the battles taking place in North Africa, from June 10,1940 to May 16, 1943: Anglo-American coalition forces finally defeated the German and Italian troops led by Desert Fox Rommel. Why? Britain has controlled Mediterranean Sea, which is the transportation line of the North African Battle. As a result, the German Army was deficient in the supply of weapon and oil. The victory of the British and American Army is not because that Bernard Montgomery was more capable than Erwin Rommel, but because that the German tank without oil was simply a bunch of trash. 2. In the Eastern Front of World War II: At Battle of Kiev, which taking place from July 7,1941 to September 26, the Soviets lost more than 70 thousand people , of which 66.5 thousand were captured. With loss of only 100 thousand people, Hitler made a good victory. Oil is the answer to war aims, the military wing safety, food demand, as well as the necessary supplies of mechanized warfare. As a result, the attack of Moscow was delayed by four months. The best timing was missed. Harsh winter led to the Germans ultimate failure in the Battle of Moscow. 3.The war in the Pacific: 1937, as a small island country, Japanese invested a lot of material and human during war of aggression against China. As a result, the strength of Japan was continually weakened, but Japan showed no sign of stop. In early 1941, Britain and other countries strongly demanded Japan withdraw from China, meanwhile, they restricted exports of scrap steel and oil to Japan, threatening to force Japan into submission. Thus, Japan attacked Pearl Harbor in December 8, 1941, launched the war in the Pacific. In August 1945 due to great disparity in power, Japan was defeated. 4.After World War II until 2004: The United States In order to control Middle East oil, has supported Israel、 helped Iraq to attack Iran . And adopted other means of v