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Invasion of Poland
German forces marched towards Poland and broke through their defenses. The Germans invasion of Poland started the beginning of WW2 -
Fall of France to Nazi Forces
Germany launched an attack on France, and took full control. They were also able to capture the Netherlands, Belgium, and Luxembourg. Led Germans to isolate Great Britain from the rest of Europe. -
Rescue at Dunkirk
Thousands of Allied soldiers were rescued from Dunkirk. -
London Blitz
Germans bombers flew over the United Kingdom and dropped bombs on them. They intended to terrorize the British to try and force them out of the war. -
Victory at Stalingrad
One of the bloodiest battles of WW2, a battle between the Nazis and the Soviets for territories. First battle where Nazi field soldiers surrendered. -
Italian Campaign
Allies advanced into Italy, eventually capturing it. It knocked Italy out of the war and gave the Allies an advantage. -
Battle of Normandy
The Allies launched an attack to invade Normandy. They were successful and isolated German soldiers as well as capturing Cherbourg -
Operation Market Garden
Allies plan to capture bridges and advance into Northern Germany. Ultimately they failed to do so. -
Battle of the Bulge
The Germans launched an attack trying to turn the war over to Hitlers favor. Instead, the Allies won due to the weather, and the Nazis running out of supplies and men. Left the Nazis to retreat for the rest of the war. -
Victory in Europe Day
Marked the official end of World War Two. Celebrated the day the Nazis surrendered.