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Eisenhower In Charge
General Dwight D. Eisenhower is selected to command the allied armies in Europe. -
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
Dwight D. Eisenhower releases a public statement that Italy has surrendered. -
Turning Tides
Italy declares war on Germany, joining the allies. -
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
The government of France is turned over to the Free French troops shortly after allied re-takeover of Paris, France
