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Battle of the Atlantic
The Battle of the Atlantic was the longest continuous military campaign in World War II. At its core was the Allied naval blockade of Germany announced the day after the declaration of war. -
Battle of Stalingrad
Battle of Stalingrad marked the end of Germany's advances into eastern Europe and Russia. This battle was the first major German loss during World War II. -
Battle of Midway
The Battle of Midway was a turning point in the Pacific War. This was a defeat from which the Imperial Japanese Navy never fully recovered. -
Battle of Kursk
Kursk was to be the biggest tank battle of World War Two and the battle resulted in a severe crisis for Nazi Germany's war machine in Russia. A successful German offensive had obvious military consequences for the Germans. -
D-Day
During the D-Day invasion about 156,000 allied troops landed on the beaches of Normandy. It is widely regarded as the single most important event in WWII and led to its conclusion in Europe. It resulted in the freedom of France. -
Battle of Berlin
The Battle of Berlin was the last major battle in Europe during World War II. It resulted in the surrender of the German army and an end to Adolf Hitler's rule.
