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Germans invade Poland
German troops invade Poland resulting in France and Britain to declare war marking the beggining of World War II -
Phony War
a period that lasted seven months where no military opperations were happening on each side -
Invasion of Denmark & Norway
Germany uses its blitzkrieg tactic to quickly conquer Denmark and Norway -
Nazis invade France, Belgium, Luxembourg and the Netherlands
The Germans capture France, Belgium Luxembourg and the Netherlands while Winston Churchill Becomes the Prime Minishter of England. -
Dunkirk Evacuation
Allied troops evacuate Dunkirk port in France in order to escape before the Germans arrive and invade the town. -
France Surrenders to the Germans
German troops prove to be superior over France and captures them. France surrenders to Germany. -
Battle of Britain
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. -
Operation Barbarossa
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. -
United States joins the war
Germany declares war on USA. USA eams with the allies. -
The Dieppe Raid
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, -
Battle of Stalingard
This battle ended Germany's eastern campaign and was one of the bloodiest battles between Germany and the Soviet Union. -
Axis surrender in North Africa
Allies defeat Axis and Axis forces surrender in North Africa -
Battle of Sicily
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. -
Battle of Ortona
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. -
D-Day Invasion
A huge allied invasion also known as "Operation Overlord' faught on five beaches in France. -
Juno Beach
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 -
Battle of Scheldt
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. -
Battle of Rhineland
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. -
Liberation of the Netherlands
Canadians liberate the Netherlands through difficult battles -
Germany Surrenders
Allies attcked from the North while the Soviet Union Attacked from the east thus defeating Germany. Germany surrenders and admits to their defeat. -
Victory in Europe Day (VE Day)
Allies declare victory over the Germans and the war was over in Europe
