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Battle of the Bulge
The Battle of the Bulge was the last big Germany attack on the Western Front, where they tried to break through the Allied lines in Belgium. The Allies eventually pushed them back, leading to a significant weakening of the German forces. -
D-Day
Allied forces invaded Normandy, France, during World War II. It was one of the largest military invasions in history and helped turn the war against Nazi Germany. Soldiers faced rough conditions, but their success led to the liberation of France. -
Liberation of Paris
The Liberation of Paris was when the Allied forces, including America, French and other troops. They fought to free Paris from German control during WWII. After four years of occupation. The French Resistance, along with the Allies, pushed the German soldiers out of the city. -
Battle of Leyte Gulf (October 1944)
The Battle of Leyte Gulf, was the largest naval battle of WWII between the United States and Japan. It took place near the philippines and resulted in an American Victory weakening Japan's navy. This battle also used the kamikaze attacks, the Japanese pilots crashed their planes into U.S. ships. -
Yalta Conference
The Yalta Conference was a meeting Held where the leaders from the Allied countries- Winston Churchill, Franklin D. Roosevelt, and Joseph Stalin- came together. They discussed how to divide Germany after the war. And how to handle Eastern Europe, and plans for creating the United Nation. -
Firebombing of Dresden
The Firebombing of Dresden is when the British and American forces dropped bombs on the German city. The fires destroyed much of Dresden, and killed tens of thousands civilians. -
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Iwo Jima
Major battles between the United States and Japan during WWII. American forces captured the island after fighting, suffering heavy casualties while facing the Japanese resistance. The battle is famous for the flag-raising photo on Mount Suribachi, symbolizing U.S. victory and sacrifice. -
Firebombing of Tokyo
The Firebombing of Tokyo was one of the deadliest air raids in history, carried out by the United States during WWII. Americans B-29 bombers dropped incendiary bombs, creating firestorms that destroyed pretty much the whole city and killed around 100,000 people. -
Soviet Invasion of Berlin
Soviet Invasion of Berlin was the final major battle in WWII in Europe. The Soviet air forces attacked the German capital. After weeks of fighting, the soviets captured the city. This lead to the suicide of Hitler. -
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Okinawa
The bloodiest battle of the Pacific in World War II. American forces invade the island, facing fierce resistance from Japanese troops and deadly kamikaze attacks. The battle ended in a U.S. Victor but resulted in massive casualties on both sides, influencing the decision to use atomic bombs to end the war. -
Hitler's suicide
After it became clear Germany was losing the battle Hitler took himself and his family into a bunker and him and his family committed suicide with a gunshot to the head. -
Germany’s Surrender
The surrender was signed in France and later finalized in Berlin, a day now celebrated as Victory in Europe(VE) Day.This marked the defeat of Nazi Germany and the beginning of Allied occupation. -
Hiroshima Bombing
When the United States dropped an atomic bomb on the Japanese city of Hiroshima. The explosion killed around 80,000 people instantly, with tens of thousands more dying from radiation. This attack along with the bombing of Nagasaki, led to Japan's surrender. -
Nagasaki Bombing
The Nagasaki Bombing happened when the United States dropped a second atomic bomb on the Japanese city of Nagasaki. The explosion killed around 40,000 people. This with the Hiroshima Bombing forced Japan to surrender officially ending WWII. -
Japan’s Surrender (August 15, 1945)
After the United States dropped atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki and the Soviet Union declared war on Japan. Facing massive destruction and hope of victory, Emperor Hirohito announced Japan's surrender in a radio broadcast. This officially ended WWII. -
Potsdam Conference
A meeting between the Allied leaders-Joseph Stalin, Harry Truman, and Winston Churchill. They discussed how to handle Germany's surrender, post war Europe, and issued an ultimatum demanding Japan's.