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The Battle of the Atlantic (1939-1943)
Winston Churchill coined the term "Battle of the Atlantic" describing the struggle of the Allies to secure routes to ship goods across the Atlantic. The main objective of the Allies was to deter Axis powers and secure their own routes.
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The Battle of Britain
GB successfully defended themselves against Germany's Luftwaffe, saving them from invasion by Hitler.
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The Battle of Stalingrad (7/17/42-2/2/43)
Considered to be the turning point of WWII in Europe, bleeding the German Army dry in Russia.
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Operation Torch
Operation Torch was an invasion of French North Africa by British-American forces.
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The Battle of Anzio
Allied troops landed in the southern parts of mainland Italy- amphibious style. The operation captured Rome, it was opposed by German forces.
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D-Day (Operation Overlord)
Under the direction of Gen Dwight Eisenhower, the beaches of Normandy were stormed. Germans were expecting an attack, they were slow in their response to the attack because they thought it was some sort of trick.
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Operation Market Garden
Operation Market Garden was an unsuccessfull Allied military objective focused in the Netherlands and Germany. It was made up of 2 different objectives: Market focused on bridges (by the airborne forces.) The Garden part by the ground forces.
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The Battle of the Bulge
Hitler tried to split the Allied armies in a surprise attack, but General Patton successfully moved his troops to be able to neutralize the Germans. It is considered one of the bloodiest battles of WWII.
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The Battle of Berlin
The Battle of Berlin was basically the end of WWII in Europe. Hitler had retreated to an underground bunker in Berlin. Allied troops surrounded him. Soviet forces pressed on and defeated the Germans. Hitler committed suicide. -
V-E Day
Victory in Europe! The war is over! The German troops surrender!
http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/victory-in-europe
