Europe

By miahannevold

  • Invasion of Poland

    Germany invaded Poland using blitzkrieg tactics. This invasion started World War 2 in Europe.

  • Fall of the France to Nazi Forces

    Germany quickly defeated France. France was occupied, and Britain was left to fight Germany alone in Western Europe.

  • Rescue at Dunkirk

    Allied soldiers were evacuated from France by boats. This rescue saved hundreds of thousands of troops.

  • London Blitz

    Germany bombed London and other British cities. Britain endured the attacks and refused to surrender,

  • Victory at Stalingrad

    The soviet union defeated Germany in a major battle. It was a turning point on the Eastern Front.

  • Italian Campaign

    Allied forces invaded Italy to weaken Germany.
    it forces Germany to fight on another front.

  • Battle of the Bulge

    Germany launched a surprise attack on Allied forces. It was Germany's last major offensive.

  • Operation Market Garden

    An Allied attempt to capture bridges in the Netherlands. The operation failed and delayed the end of the war.

  • D-Day (invasion of Normandy)

    Allied forces in France to begin liberating Western Europe. It was a major turning point in the war.

  • Victory in Europe Day

    Germany officially surrendered. The war in Europe ended.