Europe WW II Timeline 1943-1944

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  • Eisenhower In Charge

    Eisenhower In Charge

    General Dwight D. Eisenhower is selected to command the allied armies in Europe.
  • Arrest Of Mussolini

    Arrest Of Mussolini

    After a meeting with King Viktor Emanuel III, Benito Mussolini is arrested and is no longer the leader of Italy. Pietro Badogilo is put in charge to form a new government.
  • Italy's White Flag

    Italy's White Flag

    Dwight D. Eisenhower releases a public statement that Italy has surrendered.
  • Turning Tides

    Turning Tides

    Italy declares war on Germany, joining the allies.
  • Operation Overlord Commences

    Operation Overlord Commences

    Operation Overlord (D-Day) commences, 155,000 Allied troops storm the Beach in Normandy, to free France from Germany. D-Day Vid: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lDZs442oqxA
  • France Is Freed

    France Is Freed

    The government of France is turned over to the Free French troops shortly after allied re-takeover of Paris, France