WWII Europe Timeline

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    Invasion of Poland

    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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    Fall of France to Nazi Forces

    A 6-week German campaign that rapidly defeated Allied forces. This led to Paris falling.
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    Rescued at Dunkirk

    An evacuation of allied forces from Dunkirk. This was a major point in WW2.
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    London Blitz

    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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    Victory at Stalingrad

    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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    Italian Campaign

    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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    D-Day (Invasion of Normandy)

    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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    Operation Market Garden

    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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    Battle of the Bulge

    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.
  • Victory in Europe Day

    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.