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Battle of the Atlantic
Ended June 6, 1944, was Germany's attempt on cutting off British goods supply. German were defeated, and a total casualty loss of around 100,000 -
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Battle for France
Hitler decides that he wants to capture frace after aquiring
Poland and decides to invade. Invasion ends June 22. Over 2.4 million casualties -
Battle of Britain
Lasted until Oct. 31 1940 (3 months ,3 weeks) air raid over the British from the German. Over 3000 soldiers on both sides were killed -
Battle of Moscow
Defensive effort put forth by the Soiviet Union to keep Germany out of Russia. Ended Jan. 7 1942 -
Pearl Harbor Invasion
2464 people killed, Japanesse invaded at 7:48 am Hawaiian time. -
Battle of Coral Sea
was a naval Battle in the Pacific Theater between Japaneese and Allied forces -
Battle of Stalingrad
Battle in which the Germans fought the Russians for the city of Stalingrad. Ended February 2, 1943. Approx. 2 million killed -
Battle of Kursk
lasted until August 23 1943 was a battle between Russian Forces and the opposing Nazi -
Battle of Ushant
was a naval battle between an Allied ship and a nazi ship -
Battle of Arnhem
Famous air battle near the Dutch town of Arnhem which ended Sep 26 1944 fought between U.K. Forces and Nazis -
Battle of Ardennes
Ended in January 28, 1945, was an offensive battle in which the Germans attacked the allies and failed. This was in the mountains of Belguim. there were about 120,000 total deaths -
Battle of Iwo Jima
Ended march 26 1945, was the battle in which America had capture the island of Iwo Jima from Japa -
V-E Day
The official day Europe observed that the opposing forces had surrendered -
D-Day
Invasion on the Beach of Normandy, France. Casualties on both sides were between 16,000 and 21,000 -
V-J Day
Official day the Allied Forces accepted the defeat of the Japaneese of which boarded the U.S.S. Missouri to sign surrender papers
