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Was a joint attack on the Republic of Poland by Nazi Germany. This trigered world war 2, with Britain and France declaring war on Germany. This started a devastating world effect.
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A 6-week German campaign that rapidly defeated Allied forces. This led to Paris falling.
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An evacuation of allied forces from Dunkirk. This was a major point in WW2.
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A bombing campaign was conducted by Nazi Germany against London and other British cities. It was meant to demoralize the British population. It was also to destroy their war materials so they had to surrender.
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This was a major turning point in WW2; it ended a series of German advances. It forced Nazi Germany into a defensive war.
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Allied landings to get Italy out of the war. This was also to divert Germany to the more Western and Eastern fronts.
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Was the largest invasion in history and a major turning point in World War II. Over 150,000 Allied troops landed on nazi filled beaches.
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One of the largest Allied operations of World War 2. the plan aimed to take out a series of key bridges.
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The last major German offensive attack on the Western Front during World War II. Sent by Adolf Hitler in a gamble to turn the tables.
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Marks the day that the nazis surrened, ending WW2 in Europe. It was celebrated with parties in the streets, in stores, and even with parades.