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Germany attacks Holland, Belgium, and Luxembourg.
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Barbarossa – German invasion of Russia; Japanese attack on Pearl Harbour brings USA into the war.
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Battle for Stalingrad halts German advance in Russia
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Battle of Kursk ends German advance in the East; "Dam-Busters raid by R.A.F. German forces and allies defeated in North Africa
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planned D-day (put off by a storm)
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