-
Germany Invasion of Poland
Germany invaded Poland in Poland. The countries involved were Germany, Soviet Union and Poland. The importance of this was the start of Work War 1 and how the rest of Europe became involved in the war. Germany invaded Poland because Hitler wanted to reign lost territory. -
Battle of Belgium
The Battle of Belgium was fought in Belgium and Luxembourg. The countries involved were Belgium, Germany, United Kingdom, Netherlands, French Third Republic, and Second Polish Republic. Decisive German victory, Belgium surrendered, establishment of Belgian government and army in exile. -
Battle of Crete
The Battle of Crete was fought in Crete Region, Greece. The countries involved in this war were Nazi Germany, Germany, United Kingdom, Italy, Australia, New Zealand, Kingdom of Italy, and Kingdom of Greece. The Nazi's invaded via airplanes, the greek and other Allied forces, along with Cretan civilians, defended the island. It saw the Germans make large-scale use of paratroopers during the invasion. -
Battle of Moscow
The Battle of Moscow was fought in Moscow, Russia. The countries involved in this war were the Soviet Union and Nazi Germany. The German invaded the Soviet Union ended up winning. -
Pearl Harbor
The battle of Pearl Harbor was more like a bombing and it happened in Hawaii. The Japanese had their attacked planned for over a year, and the US fought back. A day after the US declared war on Japan. -
Battle of Stalingrad
The Battle of Stalingrad was fought in Volgograd in Russia. The countries that were involved in the war were The Axis Powers and Romania, Hungary, and Croatia. The importance of this battle was that the Russians consider it to be their Great Patriotic War, and most consider it to be the greatest battle of conflict. This battle stopped the German advance into the Soviet Union and marked the turning of the tide of war in favor of the Allies. -
Operation Torch
Operation Torch was fought in French Morocco and French Algeria. The countries involved in this war/invasion were The United States, United Kingdom, Vichy France, Nazi Germany, Kingdom of Italy and Free French. The French colonies in the area were dominated by the Vichy French, formally aligned with Germany but of mixed loyalties. Some historian reports indicated that they might support the Allies. -
Battle of Normandy
The battle of Normandy was fought on the Northern Coast of France. The countries involved in the Battle of Normandy were the US, Canada and France which attacked Germany on the coast of France. The importance of the battle that all of northern France was liberated, it was believed to be the "beginning to the end of World War 2. They consider this day as "D-Day". -
Battle of the Bulge
Battle of the Bulge was fought from northern France to northwestern Belgium. The countries involved were the Allie Powers and the Axis powers. Was the last major German offensive campaign on the Western Front during World War 2. Germany troops failed to divide Britain, France and America. -
Battle of Berlin
The Battle of Berlin was fought in Berlin, Germany. The countries involved in this war were the Soviet Union, Nazi Germany and Poland. The importance of the Battle of Berlin it was one of the last major offensives of the European theatre of World War II.
