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Battle of Dresden
Allied forces bombed the historic city of Dresden, located in eastern Germany. The bombing was controversial. -
Germany occupy Paris
Big for Germany because Paris was the capital of France -
Germany invades Poland
Germany was power hungry and wanted more land -
Battle of Britain
Britain held its own against the axis powers throughout the war -
D-Day
Turning point for U.S. in WWII -
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Battle of the Bulge
A crucial German shortage of fuel and the gallantry of American troops fighting in the frozen forests of the Ardennes proved fatal to Hitler’s ambition -
Liberation of Nazi Concentration Camps
Triumph over Germany -
V-E Day
On this day in 1945, both Great Britain and the United States celebrate Victory in Europe Day. -
Potsdam Conference
Held near Berlin, the Potsdam Conference (July 17-August 2, 1945) was the last of the World War II meetings held by the “Big Three” heads of state.