WW2 Battle Timeline

German Invasion of Poland

Sep 1, 1939

This battle was fought in Poland as Germany invaded. The battle was between Germany and Poland with Germany coming out on top with control of Poland. This is important because it was the official start of World War 2. https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/germans-invade-poland

Battle of Britain

Jul 10, 1940

This battle was fought over Britain and the English Channel and was between Britain and Germany. This was a defensive launched by Britain to protect against attacks by the German Luftwaffe. This was important because it was the first battle fought mainly by aircraft. Britain came out on top and won this campaign. https://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii/battle-of-britain-1

Battle of Crete

May 20, 1941

This battle was fought on the Greek island Crete and was between Germany and Great Britain and Greek forces. This battle was important because it severely reduced the presence of the British navy in the Mediterranean. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Crete

Battle of Barbarossa

Jun 22, 1941

This battle was fought along the Soviet Unions western border and was between Germany and the USSR. This was important because it revealed Germans plan for total control of Europe. The Germans eventually were pushed back in which was a turning point in the war. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operation_Barbarossa

Operation Torch

Nov 8, 1942

This battle was fought in French colonies along North Africa and was between Vichy France and some German forces and Americans and British forces. This was important because it relieved pressure being put on troops in Egypt and set up an invasion of Southern Europe. The Allies came out on top helping push the Axis powers back into Europe. https://www.britannica.com/topic/Operation-Torch

Battle of Kursk

Jul 5, 1943

This battle was fought near the Soviet city Kursk and was between Germany and USSR forces. This was important because it was Hitlers last chance to regain control over the eastern front. However, Germany was unsuccessful and lost control over the eastern border. https://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii/battle-of-kursk

Battle of Anzio

Jan 22, 1944

This battle was fought near Anzio and was between Germany and Italian forces and American and British forces. This was important because it set up an eventual allied breakthrough that led to the capture of Rome. The allied forces came out on top eventually capturing Rome and starting to take back Italy. https://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii/battle-of-anzio#section_1

Normandy

Jun 6, 1944

This battle was fought on the Normandy beachfront and was between invading American and British forces against German forces. This was important because the Allies came out on top securing a beachfront for a full scale invasion of Western Europe. https://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii/d-day

Operation Bagration

Jun 23, 1944

This battle was fought near Ukraine and was between Germany and the Soviet Union. This was important because it was Germanys biggest military loss in history. The soviets came out on top and completely cripples German forces. https://www.historynet.com/operation-bagration-soviet-offensive-of-1944.htm

Battle of Berlin

Apr 16, 1945

This battle was fought in Berlin and was Between defending German forces and the Soviet Union. This was important because it led to the surrender of Germany as the Soviets came out on top. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Berlin