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German Invasion of Poland
This took place in Poland. The countries that fought were Poland, Germany, and Russia. It started in September 1939 and ended in October 1939. Germany and Russia won, and this sparked the beginning of WWII https://encyclopedia.ushmm.org/content/en/article/invasion-of-poland-fall-1939 -
Battle of Belgium
This was a German Offensive attack on Belgium. This fight was between the German’s and the Belgians. The Germans won. They were trying to conquer all of Europe. http://totallyhistory.com/battle-of-belgium/ -
Battle of Crete
The Germans (Nazis) attacked the Greek Island of Crete. Regular citizens were fighting back against. The countries involved were Germany and the UK. The battle ended with Germany winning and taking Crete https://www.thenationalherald.com/10229/the-battle-of-crete-turning-point-of-world-war-ii/ -
Operation Barbosa
This was when Germany invaded the USSR. Countries were Germany, Russia and Italy. Even after using 3 million soldiers, Germany still lost and created a turning point in the war. https://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii/operation-barbarossa -
Pearl Harbor
This was when the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor. They tried to prevent the US from joining the war. However, this caused the US to join the war. https://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii/pearl-harbor -
Battle of Torch
Operation Torch was when America and the British prevented North Africa from being invaded. Countries involved were the US, Germany, France, and Britain. The allied powers were able to hold back the invasion -
Battle of Kursk
This was when Germany tried to invade Russia. They tried to defeat the Red Army and secure dominance over the Eastern front. However, Germany failed and this eventually led to them losing the war. Russia and Germany were involved. https://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii/battle-of-kursk -
Monte Cassino
This was when the allied powers attempted to bring down the axis powers and breakthrough Rome. The countries involved were the US and Germany. They ended up bring down Italy. https://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii/battles-of-monte-cassino -
Normandy
This was when the allied powers tried to take back France from the Axis powers. This marked an end to Hitler’s rule. Countries involved were US, UK, Canada, Germany, and Poland. https://www.history.com/news/d-day-normandy-wwii-facts -
Battle of the Buldge
This was Germany’s last offense battle in a last ditch effort before they used all of their resources. This failed and Germany was defeated. Countries involved were the US, UK, France, Russia, Poland, Canada, and Germany. https://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii/battle-of-the-bulge
