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Germany Invades Poland
Germany unexpectedly invades Poland -
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WWII Battles
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War declared
Britain and France declares war on Germany -
Battle of the Atlantic
This battle was a collision of many fiery battles throught the dates of September 3, 1939 and May 8, 1945. -
Battle Of Dunkirk
After an unsucessful battle against German forces, on June 4, the Allies retreated to the beachs of Dunkirk and the Germans failed to pursue them. The stranded soldiers were rescued from the beaches by a convoy of ships and taken to England. -
Battle of Britain
Ongoing air battle between the German Air Force (Luftwaffe) and the British Royal Air Force (RAF) to prevent a German invasion of England. The battle ended October 31, 1940 -
Battle of Stalingrad
The turning point of WWII occurred when Germany invaded the Soviet Union but after months of fierce fighting they were forced to declare defeat on February 2, 1943. -
Battle of the Barents Sea
This battle was between the German Navy and the British Navy in late 1942. The British ships were escorting a convoy of ships to the USSR when they were attacked but they easily took a victory over the Germans. The result of this battle was that Hitler decided to focus on German Submarine (U-Boats) warfare. -
Battle of Anzio
The campaign was part of the Italian Theater. And it ended June 5, 1944 -
D-Day
Allies invade france, "Opperation Neptune" beach invasion -
Battle of Arnhem
"Operation Market Garden" was an airborne attack intended by the Allies to end WWII early, but despite the brave fighting on the part of Allied soldiers their attack at the cost of extremely casulties was repelled on September 26, 1944 -
"Operation Market Garden"
It was a cluster of battles within the time period of September 17-25, 1944 -
Battle of the Bulge
Fierce battle between Germans and the Allies. It was the last major offensive attack against the Allies by the Germans. The battle ended unsuccessfully for the Germans on January 25,1945 -
Battle of Bastogne
Battle of Bastogne was one of the many smaller wars that were part of the Battle of Bulge. American and German forces fought at the BElgian town of Bastogne. Ending at December 27, 1944 -
Germany Surrenders
Unconditional surrender of all German forces to Allies -
Victory In Europe Day
Allies celebrate victory in the European theater
