-
Battle of Britain
Great Britain’s Air Force defended itself against the Luftwaffe. Germany decided to invade Great Britain because they were Germany’s last enemy. -
Invasion of the Soviet Union
Nazi Germany invaded the Soviet Union from the west to eliminate the communist threat to Germany -
Pearl Harbor
Japan bombed Pearl Harbor in Hawaii to destroy the Pacific Fleet. This event was what caused the US to enter WWII -
Battle of Stalingrad
Germany attempted to seize Stalingrad in one of the bloodiest battles in history. Stalin ordered everyone fit enough to fight back and protect the city. Hitler wanted it because it was an industrial center. -
D-Day
The Allies sent boats of troops to the beaches of Normandy where they fought the Nazis and won. They did this so they could begin their invasion into France. -
Battle of the Bulge
German forces broke through the American front in a last effort to turn the war back in their favor. They lost and the Americans restored the front after fighting during the brutal winter.
