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Battle of Britain
Who: UK vs. Nazi Germany.
What: Air battle over British airspace to prevent a German invasion.
When: July 10 - October 31, 1940.
Where: British airspace and cities.
Why: Defend against a German invasion, protect Britain. -
Operation Barbarossa
Who: Nazi Germany vs. Soviet Union.
What: Nazi Germany invaded the Soviet Union to conquer territory and defeat the Red Army.
When: June 22, 1941 - January 1942.
Where: Eastern Front
Why: Hitler aimed to weaken the Soviets, gain resources, and secure the eastern front before facing the Western Allies in Europe. -
Operation Torch
Who: Allies vs. Vichy France and Axis.
What: Allied landings in North Africa to liberate it and thwart Axis expansion.
When: November 8-16, 1942.
Where: North Africa
Why: Gain a foothold in North Africa, disrupt Axis plans, and prepare for a European invasion. -
Operation Overlord
Who: Allies vs. Nazi Germany.
What: Massive invasion of Normandy, France, to free Western Europe.
When: June 6, 1944.
Where: Normandy, France.
Why: Establish a Western front, weaken Nazi Germany, and liberate Western Europe. -
Yalta Conference
Who: Allied leaders.
What: Meeting to plan post-WWII world order, divide Germany, and establish the UN.
When: February 4-11, 1945.
Where: Yalta, Crimea.
Why: Plan for the post-war era, ensure peace and cooperation.