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German Invasion of Poland
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Battle of Belgium
The Battle of Belgium took place in Belgium and Luxembourg. This battle was fought between Belgium, France, and Great Britain vs Germany. The Battle of Belgium included the first tank battle of the war. Belgium surrendered to German forces. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Belgium -
Operation Barbarossa
Operation Barbarossa took place in Europe it was a fight between Germany, Romania, Italy, Hungary, Slovakia, and Croatia vs. Russia. Operation Barbarossa was a major turning point in WW2. Germany was fighting a two front war. Germany lost the war. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operation_Barbarossa -
Pearl Harbor
The battle of Pearl Harbor took place at a Naval Base in Honolulu Hawaii when the Japanese attacked United States ships. The day after the attack President Roosevelt asked congress to declare war on the U.S. The attack on Pearl Harbor allowed for aircraft to be more common in combat. Americans had a stronger sense of Nationalism and decided to enter WW2. https://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii/pearl-harbor -
Stalingrad
The Battle of Stalingrad took place in the Soviet Union. It was a battle between Germany, Romania, Italy, Hungary, and Croatia vs. Russia. The Battle of Stalingrad ended Germanys advances into Eastern Europe and Russia. Russia won the Battle of Stalingrad, this was Germany’s first major loss of WW2. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Stalingrad -
Battle of Krusk
This Battle took place in Krusk, Russia it was fought between Germany and The Soviet Union (Russia). This battle was the biggest tank battle in WW2. The Battle of Krusk resulted in a severe crisis for Nazi Germany’s war machine in Russia. https://www.historylearningsite.co.uk/world-war-two/famous-battles-of-world-war-two/the-battle-of-kursk/ -
Battle of the Bulge
The Battle of the Bulge took place in Belgium, Luxembourg, and Germany. This Battle included the allies ( United States, Canada, France, England, Belgium, and Luxembourg) vs Germany. The allies won the battle. This battle was important, because it was Hitler’s plan to split up the allies and destabilize their force. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_the_Bulge -
Monte Casino
The Battle of Monte Casino took place in Italy. It was a fight between Europe, America, and France against Germany to breakthrough Rome. The allies won the battle, but lost many more lives than the Germans. This battle is important because the allied were able to breakthrough Rome and prevent Germany from conquering Italy. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Monte_Cassino -
Normandy
The Battle of Normandy started on June 6, 1944 and lasted until August of 1944. This battle was fought between the allies (United States, Great Britain, and Canada) and the axis power (Germany). The Battle took place in Normandy, France. The Battle of Normandy was the major turning point in WW2. The Nazis surrendered, Hitler committed suicide, and the Allies had finally won the war. https://www.ducksters.com/history/world_war_ii/d-day_invasion_of_normandy.php -
Battle of Berlin
The Battle of Berlin took place in Germany between the allies (Soviet Union and Poland) and Germany. The allies won this battle. This battle is significant, because it’s where Hitler committed suicide after the soviet victory. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Berlin
