2.2 WWII Timeline Assignment Europe

By Zoey Vonheeder

  • Invasion of Poland

    Nazi Germany invaded Poland. This marked the official beginning of World War II in Europe. This ended with Poland surrendering to the Nazis.
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    Fall of France to Nazi Forces

    Fall of France to Nazi Forces was a rapid German victory during WWII. Nazi forces utilized Blitzkrieg tactics to defeat Allied army's in 6 weeks.

  • Rescue at Dunkirk

    The Dunkirk evacuation was the rescue of over 338,000 Allied troops trapped by German forces in France, during WWII.

  • London Blitz

    The London Blitz was an 8 month bombing campaign by Nazi Germany against the UK. This event occurred during WWII. Roughly 43,000 people died.

  • Victory at Stalingrad

    The victory at Stalingrad was a Soviet victory over Germany. It was the first major battle acknowledged as a loss by Hitler. 100,000 soldiers were captured, and most of them died due to captivity.
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    Italian Campaign

    Series of allied land battles, aimed at knocking Italy out of WWII. Started with the Invasion of Sicily. Allies faced intense German resistance, before the final victory in 1945.

  • D-Day (Invasion of Normandy)

    The invasion of Normandy, France, during WWII. The goal was to establish a secure beachhead in France, as well as to create a second front against Germany.
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    Operation Market Garden

    Operation Market Garden was a failed allied WWII operation that was designed to secure a 64-mile salient to the Netherlands.

  • Victory in Europe Day

    Formal surrender of Nazi Germany's armed forces. End of WWII in Europe.

  • Battle of the Bulge

    The Battle of the Bulge was Germany's final battle, which failed.The offensive caught Allied forces offguard.