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The Battle of the Atlantic
A German U-boat sunk USS Greer, a U.S. Navy destroyer. This occurred before America entered the war -
Germany declares war
Germany declared war on the U.S, officially bringing America into the European conflict. -
The Battle of Stalingrad
Germans invaded Stalingrad, but weren't prepared for the cold, got surrounded by soviet military and killed. -
Operation Torch
The U.S. and Allies invaded North Africa to fight the Axis powers and open a new front. -
Invasion of Sicily
The Allies invaded Sicily, leading to the fall of Mussolini in Italy. -
Invasion of Normandy/D-Day
Invasion to take France back from the germens and to create two battle fronts. -
Liberation of paris
The Allies freed Paris from German control -
Battle of the Buldge
The Germans made a surprise attack, but the Allies won, speeding up the end of the war. -
Yalta conference
Leaders of the U.S, UK, and Soviet Union met to plan the post war world. -
Germanys Surrender
Germany officially surrendered, ending the war in Europe.