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Battle of France/Miracle of Dunkirk
Was the evacuation of Allied soldiers during World War II from the beaches of Dunkirk, in the north of France.1. A total of 140,000 French, Polish and Belgian troops were also saved.2. In the retreat to Dunkirk, some units had been ordered to “fight to the last man”.3. Around 40,000 British troops never made it back across the Channel 4. Hitler’s failure to capture the British army at Dunkirk has been called one of the great turning points of the war.5. Evacuation of 338,226 soldiers -
Battle of Britain
Was an important turning point of World War II, the Battle of Britain ended when Germans failed to gain air superiority over the British despite months of targeting Britain’s air bases, military posts and cities.Ended on 10- 31-1940
1. The battle of Britain was the first battle to be fought only in the air
2. The battle was Germany's first major defeat.
3. Over 40,000 civilians were killed.
4. London was bombed around 70 times.
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Battle of Leningrad
The possession of Leningrad held only symbolic significance to the Germans and cut of The USSR to supplies. Also known as the Siege of Leningrad ended on Jan 27, 1944.
1. The battle of Leningrad remains the bloodiest siege in the history of warfare
2. The cold and hunger were the biggest enemies to the citizens.
3. The battle lasted around 900 days.
4. A successful Soviet offensive ended the siege when the Germans left
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Battle of Stalingrad
The Battle of Stalingrad was the largest confrontation of World War II were Germany fought the USSR for control of the city of Stalingrad in Russia. Ended on Feb 2, 1943
1. Around 40,000 Soviet civilians lost their lives during this battle.
2. the Germans started starving and running out of ammunition costing them the Battle.
3. The battle is well known for snipers used by the Russians.
4. Women's role in the military helped the Russians.
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Operation Torch
Operation Torch was the Allied invasion of French North Africa. Operation Torch was the first time the British and Americans planned an invasion together. Operation Torch ended on Nov 10, 1942
1. About 500 Allied soldiers were killed.
2. The Three landing sites were Casablanca, Oran, and Algiers.
3. Vichy French troops were under the control of an occupying German army.
4. The torch was the code name for Northern Africa
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D-Day
Also known as the Battle of Normandy is regarded as one of the most important events in World War II because it resulted in the liberation of Nazi-controlled Europe. Ended in August of 1944.
1.D-Day was one of the largest invasion in the world
2. Around 13,000 aircraft and 5,000 ships were involved.
3. Around 425, 000 Allied and German Soldiers died.
4. The Allies used fake planes, tanks, and other military equipment to through the Germans off
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Battle of the Bulge
The Battle of the Bulge was that Germany's defeat and the end of the war in Europe came sooner. The battle ended on Jan 25, 1945.
1. Battle of the Bulge is the third-most lethal American battle by the estimated number of Americans killed (19,276) 2. Was Germany's last major offensive campaign. 3. A fuel shortage slowed down the Germans. 4. It marked the first time the U.S. Army didn't segregate African American soldiers 5. German troops used stolen U.S. Army uniforms to get behind allied lines. -
Battle of Berlin
The Battle of Berlin was the last major battle in Europe during World War II
1. The Soviets had over 2,500,000 soldiers, 7,500 aircraft, and 6,250 tanks.
2. They defeated the German forces outside Berlin and advanced on the city.
3. At this point, Hitler admitted defeat and committed suicide
4. By April 20th the Soviets began bombing Berlin
5. Around 81,000 Soviet Union soldiers died
