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Invasion of Normandy
The U.S., Canada, and Great Britain setsail across the English Canal and invaded the Utah, Omaha, Gold, Juno and Sword beaches.
THis event is important because it gave us the upper hand against Germany. -
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Liberation of Paris
France made a resistance movement on the 19th. Von Choltitz made a truce with the rebels on the 23rd. France was Freed from German control.
This event is important because France became a free country again. -
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Allied Offensive in the Saar Valley
U.S. army charged with assault against the West Wall, U.S. crossed the Moselle River to capture Metz.
This event is important because it got us onto German land. -
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The Battle of Bulge
Hitler launched offensive attack through Ardennes, attack created bulge between American lines, advance toward Rhine was delayed, after Allied aircrafts took skies again Germany retreated, America took back land that they lost.
This event is important because even though we hit a bump in the road, so to speak, we did advance in our plans. -
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Closing on the Ruhr Pocket
Allied forces swarmed across the Rhine at Remagen, German forces fell into Ruhr Valley, German armies surrendered, German armies Destroyed
This event is important beause we were able to advance easily. -
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The Battle of Berlin
Soviets began final drive against German capital, Hitler committed suicide, Berlin surrendered, German government surrendered unconditionally to the Allies.
This event is Important because it marked the end of World War II.
