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Battle of France/Miracle of Dunkirk
The miracle of Dunkirk is also described as the evacuation of the Allied soldiers during World War Two. The cause of the evacuation was the soldiers being cut off/surrounded by German troops. This took place during the Battle of France. The importance of the Miracle of Dunkirk would be the major military inconvenience that would later affect the war. -
Battle of Britain
During the second world war, a military campaign was put forward and was further known as the battle of Britain. The campaign was in which the Royal Air Force was set to protect the United Kingdom against large military attacks by the Nazis. The importance of this is the survival of the United Kingdom. -
Battle of Leningrad
This took place in the city of Leningrad in the Soviet Union. It was also known as the 900 day siege of the city of Leningrad, in the Soviet Union. This was important because it proved the lessening strength of the Soviet Union. -
Battle of Stalingrad
The battle of Stalingrad is remembered as the biggest confrontation of World War Two. This event was when German Allies fought the Soviet Union due to their longing for control over the city of Stalingrad. This was important because it marked the end of Germany's advances into Russia and eastern Europe. -
Operation Torch
This was during the North African campaign of the second world war. It was when Anglo-Americans invaded French North Africa in 1942 and was important because it opposed the Senior US Commanders strongly against the landings. -
D-Day
D-Day, also known as the invasion of Normandy was when the allied forces attacked German forces on the coast of France. The importance would be the strong turning point due to the victory gained by the Allies. -
Battle of the Bulge
The largest battle fought on the Western Front of Europe was also known as the battle of the Bulge. This was important because it was the largest battle ever fought by the US army. -
Battle of Berlin
The Battle of Berlin was the last major battle fought in World War two. It was important because it ended the war, a major event in history.
