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German Invasion of Poland
German forces bombard Poland on land and from the air, as Adolf Hitler seeks to regain lost territory and ultimately rule Poland. Nazi leader Adolf Hitler claimed the massive invasion was a defensive action, but Britain and France were not convinced. On September 3, they declared war on Germany, initiating World War II. To Hitler, the conquest of Poland would bring Lebensraum, or “living space,” for the German people. https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/germans-invade-poland -
Battle of Belgium
It was an offensive operation by the Germans in WW2. The Allied Armies had thought that this battle was Germany’s main attack, so they tried to impede the Germans in Belgium. The battle ended with the Germans occupying Belgium after the Belgian Army had surrendered. http://totallyhistory.com/battle-of-belgium/ -
Battle of Britain
From July 10 through October 31, 1940, pilots and support crews on both sides took to the skies and battled for control of the airspace over Great Britain, Germany, and the English Channel. It was the first battle in history fought solely in the air. The powerful, combat-experienced Luftwaffe hoped to conquer Britain easily, but the RAF proved a formidable enemy. https://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii/battle-of-britain-1 -
Opperation Barbarossa
Adolf Hitler launched his armies eastward in a massive invasion of the Soviet Union: three great army groups with over three million German soldiers. Barbarossa was the crucial turning point in World War II, for its failure forced Nazi Germany to fight a two-front war against a coalition possessing immensely superior resources. https://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii/operation-barbarossa -
Battle of Moscow
The Battle of Moscow was fought Oct. 2, 1941, to Jan. 7, 1942, during World War II (1939–1945). After months of attacks and counterattacks as German forces attempted to overrun Moscow, Soviet reinforcements and a severe Russian winter took a toll on German forces, helping to thwart Germany's plans and leaving its forces exhausted and demoralized. https://www.thoughtco.com/battle-of-moscow-2360444 -
Pearl Harbor
The Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, Hawaii happened on December 7, 1941.
The United States and Japan were the combating countries on the day of the Pearl Harbor attack. Japan's goal was to destroy the US Pacific Fleet and crush the will of the American people. Japan attacked Pearl Harbor in hopes that it would destroy the US Pacific Fleet and weaken the resolve of the American people. https://pearlharbor.org/why-japan-attacked-pearl-harbor/ -
Battle of Stalingrad
Successful Soviet defense of the city of Stalingrad (now Volgograd), Russia, U.S.S.R., during World War II. Russians consider it to be one of the greatest battles of their Great Patriotic War, and most historians consider it to be the greatest battle of the entire conflict. It stopped the German advance into the Soviet Union and marked the turning of the tide of war in favour of the Allies. https://www.britannica.com/event/Battle-of-Stalingrad -
Normandy (D-Day)
D-Day: The Invasion of Normandy. On June 6, 1944, the Allied Forces of Britain, America, Canada, and France attacked German forces on the coast of Normandy, France. With a huge force of over 150,000 soldiers, the Allies attacked and gained a victory that became the turning point for World War II in Europe.
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Battle of the Bulge
On Dec. 16, 1944, with the onset of winter, the German army launched a counteroffensive that was intended to cut through the Allied forces in a manner that would turn the tide of the war in Hitler's favor. The Germans lost so many experienced troops and equipment that there was no way their army could launch another attack on Allied forces. https://worldhistory2battleofthebulge.weebly.com/results-and-significance.html -
Battle of Berlin
The Battle of Berlin was the last major battle in Europe during World War II. It resulted in the surrender of the German army and an end to Adolf Hitler's rule. The battle was a sustained and ultimately successful attack on the German city by the Allied forces of the Soviet Union from April 16 to May 2, 1945, during World War II. https://www.thoughtco.com/world-war-ii-battle-of-berlin-2361466
