Digital Timeline for the End of WWII

By olivia.boozer

  • D-Day

    D-Day
    The Allied invasion of Normandy, France during WWII. This marks the beginning of the end of Nazi occupation in Europe. Over 156,000 British, American, and Canadian troops landed on five different beaches, and faced resistance from German forces.

  • The Liberation of Paris

    The Liberation of Paris
    The Liberation of Paris was when the French Resistance, who were supported by the Allies, fought to free the city from Nazi occupation. It started on August 19, 1944 and ended on August 25, 1944. After days of fighting and heavy bombing, the German forces surrendered in Paris on August 25. This was a turning point in the war, especially in France.