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German troops invade Poland resulting in France and Britain to declare war marking the beggining of World War II
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a period that lasted seven months where no military opperations were happening on each side
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Germany uses its blitzkrieg tactic to quickly conquer Denmark and Norway
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The Germans capture France, Belgium Luxembourg and the Netherlands while Winston Churchill Becomes the Prime Minishter of England.
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Allied troops evacuate Dunkirk port in France in order to escape before the Germans arrive and invade the town.
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German troops prove to be superior over France and captures them. France surrenders to Germany.
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this battle was mostly faught in the air with a series of bombing raids in cities such as London killing civilians. After three moths of fighting, Hitler gives up and admits defeat.
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Hitler launches his operation in attempt to invade the Soviet Union. The Gremans plan multiple attacks, but are stopped by severe winters and couldt turn back. Germans surrender and Soviet Union join Allies.
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Germany declares war on USA. USA eams with the allies.
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One of the most tragic events in World War II. Allied forces attempt to raid the French port of Dieppe, but due to poor planning results in massive defeat by German soldiers,
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This battle ended Germany's eastern campaign and was one of the bloodiest battles between Germany and the Soviet Union.
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Allies defeat Axis and Axis forces surrender in North Africa
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The allied forces invade Sicily sparking the start of the Italian campaign. The Allies fought both Italian and German solidiers in a tough battle, but remained victorious. Their victory also led to the downfall of Mussolini, but the Germans scontinued guarding their Italian territory.
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Slow house to house battles faught in the town of Ortona quickly captured by the allies. Though many allied soldiers were lost before the Germans withdrew, it allowed them to advance through Italy.
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A huge allied invasion also known as "Operation Overlord' faught on five beaches in France.
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The first wave of the attack by Canadian Soldiers. They successfully managed to move nine kilometers inland, but tthe number of casualties was very high
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Canadians had the duty of taking over the Scheldt River which connected Antwerp to the North Sea. The battle lasted a month before they were able to capture allowing to bring their supplies for the last advance into Germany.
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The Allies attacked Germans in order to push them back over the Rhine River. This battle was hard for the soldiers because the had to fight through mud and flooded fields. Both side suffer major casualties. the Germans withdrawl allowed Canada to advance to Holland.
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Canadians liberate the Netherlands through difficult battles
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Allies attcked from the North while the Soviet Union Attacked from the east thus defeating Germany. Germany surrenders and admits to their defeat.
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Allies declare victory over the Germans and the war was over in Europe
