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Battle of the Atlantic
Longest running battle of the war, starting in 1939 and continuing until Germany's defeat in 1945. At first the German navy was no match for the combined force of both the British Royal Navy and the French Navy. -
Battle of Britain
This is the name given to the campaign waged by the German Air Force against the UK in World War II. It called for the Luftwaffe to gain air superiorority to effectively use its dive bombs and torpedoes. -
Battle of Stalingrad
This was the successful defense of the Soviet city of Stalingrad. It marked the turning point in the war and was one of the bloodiesdt battles of World War II, with over two million combined deaths of civilians and soldiers. -
Battle of El Alamein, Egypt
An Allie victory that ended the Nazis advance into Northern Africa. Stopping the Germans prevented them from gaining access to the Middle Eastern and Persian oil fields. It also had a moral boosting effect, as this was the first major Allied offensive since the start of the war in 1939. -
Operation Torch
This was the American-British joint invasion of North Africa during Germany's North African campaign. This operation was to prepare for any future attacks on Europe. -
Operation Overlord
Operation Overlord is the name given to the infamous invasion at Normandy, France. Future president Dwight D. Eisenhower was placed in command of the operation. -
Battle of the Bulge
The Abttle of the Bulge was a major German offfensive launched through the Ardennes, a densely forested portion of Belgium,France, and Lexemburgh. -
Hitler Commits Suicide
Hitler was hiding in a bunker when he killed himself with a gun. His wife, Eva, also ended her life, by taking Cyanide. -
VE Day!!
This day commemorates the official acceptance by the Allies of the surrender of the Axis powers.
