Module 6 Lesson 2 Assignment 1

The Battle of the Atlantic

Sep 3, 1939

This Battle lasted over 5 years. During the World War 2, the allies and axis were fighting over control of the Atlantic.
(http://www.ducksters.com/history/world_war_ii/battle_of_the_atlantic.php)

The Battle of Britain

Jul 10, 1940

This Battle was the first major campaign to be fought entirely by air forces.

The Battle of Stalingrad

Jul 17, 1942

Four million troops poured over Russia's border. The Germans had killed over 2-3 million Russians.

Operation Torch

Nov 8, 1942

This was the first time that the British and the Americans had worked on an invasion plan together

The Battle of Anzio

Jan 22, 1944

This battle started from the allies trying to draw German troops off of the Gustav Line during Operation Shingle.
(http://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii/battle-of-anzio)

The D-Day Invasion

Jun 6, 1944

General Dwight led the United States and the Allies to an invasion in France.

Operation Market Garden

Sep 17, 1944

This was an unsuccessful Allied military operation. Market Garden was the largest airborne operation.
(https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operation_Market_Garden)

The Battle of the Bulge

Dec 16, 1944

Hitler tried to split the allied armies in northwest Europe for a surprise attack in the Ardennes.

The Battle of Berlin

Apr 16, 1945

This battle was the last major battle in Europe during World War 2. The Soviets began bombing Berlin. The soviets had Berlin surrounded for days and Hitler realized he was about to lose.
(http://www.ducksters.com/history/world_war_ii/battle_of_berlin.php)

V-E Day

May 8, 1945

This is the day the United States and Great Britain celebrated their victory in Europe.