ww2 in Europe digital timeline of events

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  • The Battle of the Atlantic September 3, 1939 – May 8, 1945

    The Battle of the Atlantic September 3, 1939 – May 8, 1945
    The Battle of the Atlantic was the longest continuous military campaign in World War II, running from 1939 to the defeat of Germany in 1945.
    "Battle of the Atlantic." Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, 17 Mar. 2017. Web. 21 Mar. 2017.
    "The Battle of the Atlantic September 3, 1939 – May 8, 1945 - Google Search." The Battle of the Atlantic September 3, 1939 – May 8, 1945 - Google Search. N.p., n.d. Web. 22 Mar. 2017.

  • The Battle of Britain July 10, 1940 – October 31, 1940

    The Battle of Britain July 10, 1940 – October 31, 1940
    The Battle of Britain was a combat of the Second World War, when the Royal Air Force defended the United Kingdom against the German Air Force attacks from the end of June 1940.
    "Battle of Britain." Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, 17 Mar. 2017. Web. 21 Mar. 2017.
    "The Battle of Britain July 10, 1940 – October 31, 1940 - Google Search." The Battle of Britain July 10, 1940 – October 31, 1940 - Google Search. N.p., n.d. Web. 22 Mar. 2017.

  • The Battle of Stalingrad 23 August 1942 – February 2, 1943

    The Battle of Stalingrad 23 August 1942 – February 2, 1943
    The Battle of Stalingrad was a major battle on the Eastern Front of World War II in which Nazi Germany and its allies fought the Soviet Union for control of the city of Stalingrad in Southern Russia.
    "Battle of Stalingrad." Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, 20 Mar. 2017. Web. 21 Mar. 2017.
    "The Battle of Stalingrad 23 August 1942 – February 2, 1943 - Google Search." The Battle of Stalingrad 23 August 1942 – February 2, 1943 - Google Search. N.p., n.d. Web. 22 Mar. 2017.

  • Operation Torch November 8, 1942 – November 10, 1942

    Operation Torch November 8, 1942 – November 10, 1942
    Operation Torch was the British-American invasion of French North Africa during the North African Campaign of the Second World War which started on 8 November 1942.
    "Operation Torch." Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, 21 Mar. 2017. Web. 22 Mar. 2017.
    "Operation Torch November 8, 1942 – November 10, 1942 - Google Search." Operation Torch November 8, 1942 – November 10, 1942 - Google Search. N.p., n.d. Web. 22 Mar. 2017.

  • The Battle of Anzio January 22, 1944 – June 5, 1944

    The Battle of Anzio January 22, 1944 – June 5, 1944
    The Battle of Anzio was a battle of the Italian Campaign of World War II that took place from January 22, 1944, with the Allied amphibious landing known as Operation Shingle to June 5, 1944 with the capture of Rome.
    "Battle of Anzio." Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, 20 Mar. 2017. Web. 22 Mar. 2017.
    "The Battle of Anzio January 22, 1944 – June 5, 1944 - Google Search." The Battle of Anzio January 22, 1944 – June 5, 1944 - Google Search. N.p., n.d. Web. 22 Mar. 2017.

  • The D-Day Invasion (Operation Overlord) 6 June 1944

    The D-Day Invasion (Operation Overlord) 6 June 1944
    June 6, 1944, the day the Allied powers crossed the English Channel and landed on the beaches of Normandy, France, beginning the liberation of Western Europe from Nazi control during World War II.
    "D-Day." History.com. A&E Television Networks, n.d. Web. 22 Mar. 2017.
    "The D-Day Invasion (Operation Overlord) 6 June 1944 - Google Search." The D-Day Invasion (Operation Overlord) 6 June 1944 - Google Search. N.p., n.d. Web. 22 Mar. 2017.

  • Operation Market Garden September 17, 1944 – September 25, 1944

    Operation Market Garden September 17, 1944 – September 25, 1944
    Operation Market Garden was an unsuccessful Allied military operation, fought in the Netherlands and Germany in the Second World War.
    "Operation Market Garden." Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, 21 Mar. 2017. Web. 22 Mar. 2017.
    Operation Market Garden September 17, 1944 – September 25, 1944

  • The Battle of the Bulge 16 December 1944 – 25 January 1945

    The Battle of the Bulge 16 December 1944 – 25 January 1945
    The Battle of the Bulge surprise attack caught the Allied forces completely off guard. American forces bore the brunt of the attack and incurred their highest casualties of any operation during the war.
    "Battle of the Bulge." Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, 19 Mar. 2017. Web. 22 Mar. 2017.
    "The Battle of the Bulge 16 December 1944 – 25 January 1945 - Google Search." The Battle of the Bulge 16 December 1944 – 25 January 1945 - Google Search. N.p., n.d. Web. 22 Mar. 2017.

  • Battle of Berlin April 16, 1945 – May 2, 1945

    Battle of Berlin April 16, 1945 – May 2, 1945
    The Battle of Berlin, designated the Berlin Strategic Offensive Operation by the Soviet Union, was the final major offensive of the European theater of World War II.
    "Battle of Berlin." Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, 16 Mar. 2017. Web. 22 Mar. 2017.
    "Battle of Berlin April 16, 1945 – May 2, 1945 - Google Search." Battle of Berlin April 16, 1945 – May 2, 1945 - Google Search. N.p., n.d. Web. 22 Mar. 2017.

  • V-E Day 8 May 1945

    V-E Day 8 May 1945
    The day marking the Allied victory in Europe in 1945.
    "Ve Day - Google Search." Ve Day - Google Search. N.p., n.d. Web. 22 Mar. 2017.
    "V-E Day 8 May 1945 - Google Search." V-E Day 8 May 1945 - Google Search. N.p., n.d. Web. 22 Mar. 2017.