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Battle of the Atlantic
This was the longest withstanding battle in WWII. Not ending until the entirety of the war was over, this battle was ongoing until the defeat of Germany in May of 1945. (www.history.co.uk) -
Battle of Stalingrad
A battle which was fought between the Axis alliance and the Soviet Union at Stalingrad, Russia. -
Battle of Britain
An aerial war between the United Kingdom and Nazi Germany. Ending on October 31,1940 -
Operation Torch
The invasion of French North Africa by the Alliance powers of Britain and America. This invasion used aerial backup as well as land combat to achieve it's goal. -
Battle of Anzio
A successful attempt to liberate Italy from German control, this battle took place at a stalemate on the "Gustav Line". -
D - Day Invasion
The Allies invaded Normandy through Operation Overlord in order to liberate certain parts of Europe from German control. The D - Day invasion is said to be the beginning of the end of WWII. -
Operation Market Garden
An unsuccessful surprise attack made by the Allies against Germany. The Allied forces attempted to use aerial and land surprise tactics to defeat Germany, but they were more prepared than they thought. -
Battle of the Bulge
The last attempt from Germany to send the Allies running in retreat. This battle was fought in the Ardennes Forest of Germany. The Germany military forces attempted to break through the Allies' brigade through Blitzkrieg warfare. -
Battle of Berlin
This battle marked the end of the war in Europe, and was fought among the Soviet Union and Germany. -
V-E Day
Victory in Europe Day, marked the end of World War II in 1945. Celebrated the full surrendering of Nazi Germany to the Allies.
