Europe

  • Invasion of Poland

    Germany invaded Poland, starting World War II.
  • Fall of France

    Germany quickly defeated and occupied France.
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    Rescue at Dunkirk

    Allied soldiers escaped France by sea under heavy attack.
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    London Blitz

    Germany bombed British cities to weaken morale.
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    Battle of Stalingrad

    The Soviet Union stopped and defeated German forces.
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    Italian Campaign

    Allies fought through Italy to weaken Axis control.
  • D-Day

    Allied forces landed in France to free Western Europe.
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    Operation Market Garden

    A failed Allied plan to capture bridges in the Netherlands.
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    Battle of the Bulge

    Germany’s last major attack in Western Europe failed.
  • Victory in Europe Day

    Germany surrendered, ending the war in Europe.