Americas War in Europe

By Paul Widman

  • The Battle of the Atlantic

    A German U-boat sunk USS Greer, a U.S. Navy destroyer. This occurred before America entered the war

  • Germany declares war

    Germany declared war on the U.S, officially bringing America into the European conflict.

  • The Battle of Stalingrad

    Germans invaded Stalingrad, but weren't prepared for the cold, got surrounded by soviet military and killed.

  • Operation Torch

    The U.S. and Allies invaded North Africa to fight the Axis powers and open a new front.

  • Invasion of Sicily

    The Allies invaded Sicily, leading to the fall of Mussolini in Italy.

  • Invasion of Normandy/D-Day

    Invasion to take France back from the germens and to create two battle fronts.

  • Liberation of paris

    The Allies freed Paris from German control

  • Battle of the Buldge

    The Germans made a surprise attack, but the Allies won, speeding up the end of the war.

  • Yalta conference

    Leaders of the U.S, UK, and Soviet Union met to plan the post war world.

  • Germanys Surrender

    Germany officially surrendered, ending the war in Europe.