Battles of World War II

Battle of Britain

Oct 31, 1940

Airborne raids from Germany,
Allied defensive victory.

Invasion of the Soviet Union

Dec 5, 1941

Dubbed by Germany as "Operation Barbarossa".

Pearl Harbor

Dec 7, 1941

Aggravated Attack from Japan on U.S. soil. United States then declares war on Axis. Japan successfully disables multiple US Naval ships.

Battle of Coral Sea

May 8, 1942

Japan against the U.S during the world's first air and sea battle. Japan wins tactically and U.S. wins strategically.

Battle of Midway

Jun 7, 1942

American against Japanese aerial and naval forces. American victory marked turning point of pacific theater control.

Battle of Stalingrad

Feb 2, 1943

Recession of German power and full retreat back into Germany after defeat in battle against Russia.