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German invasion of Poland
The German invasion of Poland took place in Poland. Countries that were involved were Poland and Germany. The importance of this was that it was the start of Adolf Hitlers' plan to commence WW2. Sources used: https://encyclopedia.ushmm.org/content/en/article/invasion-of-poland-fall-1939 -
Battle of Belgium
The Battle of Belgium was fought in 1940 at Belgium and Luxembourg. Countries that were involved were Belgium, France, Luxembourg, United Kingdom, and the Netherlands. This battle was important because when the Belgium army surrendered to Germany, lasted until Belgium's liberation by the Western Allies between September 1944 and February 1945. Sources used: http://totallyhistory.com/battle-of-belgium/ -
Battle of Crete
The Battle of Crete took place in Greece. The countries that were involved were New Zeland, Britain, and Germany. This battle is important because the Battle of Crete saw these forces sustain such high losses that they were not used again by the Germans. Sources used: https://nzhistory.govt.nz/war/the-battle-for-crete/overview -
Operation of Barbarossa
This operation took place in Europe. Countries that were involved were Germany and Russia. This battle is important because its failure forced Nazi Germany to fight a two-front war against a coalition possessing immensely superior resources. Sources used: https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/germany-launches-operation-barbarossathe-invasion-of-russia -
Battle of Moscow
The Battle of Moscow took place in Russia. The countries that were involved were Russia and Germany. The importance of this battle is that the Soviets were able to successfully prevent the most serious attempt to capture their capital. Sources used: https://ww2db.com/battle_spec.php?battle_id=37 -
Pearl Harbor
Pearl Harbor was a surprise attack by the Japanese on December 7th, 1941 in Hawaii. The two countries who fought in Pearl Harbor were Japan and the United States. The importance of Pearl Harbor was that the U.S. was able to fix their flaws and they were able to become a world power. Sources used: https://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii/pearl-harbor#section_5 -
Stalingrad
Th battle of Stalingrad was fought on August 23rd, 1942 in Volgograd, Russia. The countries that fought in this battle were Russia and Germany. The importance of this battle was that is ended Germany’s advances into eastern Europe and Russia. Sources used: https://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii/battle-of-stalingrad -
Operation Torch
This battle was fought in French Morocco. The countries involved were the U.S. and Britain. Operation Torch is important because it aimed at reducing pressure on Allied forces in Egypt, and enabling an invasion of Southern Europe. Sources used: https://www.historynet.com/operation-torch-allied-invasion-of-north-africa.htm -
Battle of Russia
The Battle of Russia was fought in Prochorovka. The countries involved were Germany, and the Soviet Union. It is important because it was the evolution of using the tank in war. Sources used: https://www.historynet.com/battle-of-kursk-germanys-lost-victory-in-world-war-ii.htm -
Battle of the Bulge
The Battle of the Bulge was fought in Luxembourg. The countries that were involved were the U.S. and Allies of WW2. It is important because it was a final and desperate attempt by Adolph Hitler to force a negotiated peace treaty with the Allied Forces on the Western Front. Sources used:https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=7&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwja5Oy0u4znAhVMRqwKHU_tAGMQFjAGegQIDBAR&url=https%3A%2F%2Fen.wikipedia.org%2Fwiki%2FBattle_of_the_Bulge&u
