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Germany invaded Poland using blitzkrieg tactics. This invasion started World War 2 in Europe.
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Germany quickly defeated France. France was occupied, and Britain was left to fight Germany alone in Western Europe.
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Allied soldiers were evacuated from France by boats. This rescue saved hundreds of thousands of troops.
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Germany bombed London and other British cities. Britain endured the attacks and refused to surrender,
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The soviet union defeated Germany in a major battle. It was a turning point on the Eastern Front.