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Battle of the Atlantic
Britain relied on its trade routes with North America. Hitler thought that if he could take out the routes, then Britain would fall apart. The Allies started to transport their cargo ships in convoys. -
Germany and Italy declare war on U.S.
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The Battle of Stalingrad
The Soviets stopped the Germans when they tried to advance into Caucasus. The Soviets switched tactics and became offensive. -
Operation TORCH
Germany was forced out of Africa by the Allied forces -
D-Day
The allies sent fake radio signals that were intercepted by Germany. The Germans were stationed in Calais, when the Allies attacked Normandy, France. The battle was brutal. -
Battle of the Bulge
Hitler sent eight German tank divisions into Allied territory. He hoped that it would separate the Americans and British, cutting off their supply lines. Germany was pushed back, losing many troops and weaponry during the battle. -
Buchenwald
Buchenwald was the first major concentration camp that was liberated by the American military. -
Harry S. Truman becomes president
President Roosevelt did not live to see the end of the war. He died of a stroke on April 12th, and Harry S. Truman became president. -
V-E Day (Victory in Europe)
Nazi Germany surrenders to end the war. Europe celebrates greatly throughout many towns and cities.
