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Note: The date above date is not exact.
The Allies invade Italy, which is not facist anymore. This removes the primary ally of Hitler. -
Equipment shortages occured within the German army. Ex/ oil, nickel, tin, steel, iron, etc.
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The most "romantic" event of the second world war. When the Americans drove the Germans out of Paris, and the French wanted to welcome their liberators. This brought great elation to the people of Paris in this dark time.
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Polish react to the invading Nazi troops.Help from the Allies is provided, as well as the Red Army.
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The Nazis empower the Polish amry and the resistance provided by the Allies.
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The objetive was so that Hitler could concentrate on the Eastern front more than the Western Front. He believed this would result in Britain and US signing a treaty with them, if the German troops succeed.
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Germans lost to this battle, eventually marking their defeat in the Western front. This leads to Hitler's downfall.
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Soviets invade Warsaw and liberate the weakeneded Nazi army. They regain this land for the Polish.
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Dresden was targeted because it was in Nazi Germany, and also a headquarters for weapon development for the Nazis. Since the Allies were at war with the Germans, it made the most sense to go for the source of violence.