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More than 3 million Axis troops were led across the Soviet border. Stalin got American aid through the Lend-Lease Act.
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The British advance came to an end. Red Army stood at Stalingrad, and the Germans went on a two-month bombing spree.
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Japanese and American naval forces fought. Turned out to be a draw. Prevented the Japanese from invading Australia.
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Japanese hoped to destroy the United States Pacific Fleet by luring them into battle near Midway island. Allied victory. ALlowed them to take the offensive in the Pacific. Battle fought in the air.
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Invasion of Western Europe began. Heavy casualties.
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Germany launched a counterattack against the in Belgium and Luxembourg. They pushed back the U.S. First Army, creating s bulge in the fighting line. Largest battle in Western Europe during World War 2.
