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France fell to Nazis. This led to a French armistice.
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Civilian ships saved and rescued soldiers. British vessels also helped.
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Axis powers failed to invade the USSR. There was a huge number of casualties.
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Allied forces invaded Normandy Beach. This was the largest seaborne invasion in history.
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Battle in the Netherlands. This was an airborne assault.
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It was a surprise attack. It greatly depleted German resources.
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Nazis surrendered. This was a big day in Europe.