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Start of the II Word War
Nazi Germany, led by Adolf Hitler, invaded Poland. -
The entry of the UK into the II World War
The declaration of war came just two days after Germany, led by Adolf Hitler, invaded Poland. The invasion of Poland was a violation of the Treaty of Versailles and international law. -
The Battle of the River Plate
It was the first naval battle of the war, takes place off the coast of South America. -
Battle of Britain
The Battle of Britain, fought in the skies over the UK between the Royal Air Force and the German Luftwaffe. The RAF successfully defended the country against German air attacks, preventing a German invasion. -
Dunkirk evacuation
It was an evacuation of the British Expeditionary Force (BEF) and other Allied troops from the French seaport of Dunkirk to England. Naval vessels and hundreds of civilian boats were used in the evacuation, which began on May 26 and it was finished on June 4. -
Blitz
Following the Battle of Britain, the Germans launched a series of nighttime air raids on British cities, a campaign known as the Blitz. London and other major cities were heavily bombed, but the British civilian population showed resilience. -
The Battle of Taranto
It tooked place on the night of 11/12 November 1940 between British naval forces, under Admiral Andrew Cunningham, and Italian naval forces, under Admiral Inigo Campioni. -
Battle of Cape Matapan
It was a naval battle between the Allies, represented by the navies of the United Kingdom and Australia, and the Royal Italian navy. In the south-western coast of the Peloponnesian Peninsula of Greece. It tooked place between 27-29 of March 1941. -
Battle of El Alamein
A series of battles fought in North Africa between the British Army and Axis forces led by Germany and Italy. The Allied victory at El Alamein marked a turning point in the North African campaign and was a crucial precursor to the eventual Allied invasion of Italy. -
Operation Overlord
It was the largest amphibious operation in history, led by the Western Allies, primarily the United States, United Kingdom, and Canada. They landed in Normandy, France, and established a beachhead in Western Europe, eventually leading to Germany's defeat. -
Battle of Normandy
It was a series of battles that followed the Allied landings on the beaches of Normandy, France. British forces played a crucial role in this operation, advancing from the beaches into the interior of France and contributing to the defeat of German forces in the region. -
The end of the II World War in Europ
The Second World War in Europe ended with the unconditional surrender of Nazi Germany. -
The end of the II World War in the Pacific
It ended with the dropping of atomic bombs on the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki in August 1945