WW2 Battles Timeline

  • The German Invasion of Poland

    The German Invasion of Poland
    The German invasion of Poland was the beginning of World War 2. It took place in Poland when the Soviets tried to take over Poland. . The campaign ended on October 6 with Germany and the Soviet Union dividing Poland under the terms of the German–Soviet Frontier Treaty. Sources:
    https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.history.com/.amp/this-day-in-history/germany-invades-poland
  • The Battle of Britain

    The Battle of Britain
    The Battle of Britain took place in The United Kingdom. The Battle of Britain was the first major campaign to be fought entirely by air forces. The Battle of Britain marked the first defeat of Hitler's military forces. The countries who were involved in this war were the United Kingdom, Canada, Germany, and Italy. The outcome of this battle was a British victory. Sources:
    https://www.britannica.com/event/Battle-of-Britain-European-history-1940
  • Operation Barbarossa

    Operation Barbarossa
    Operation Barbarossa took place in Central, and Eastern Europe. The countries who were involved were: Germany, Romania, Finland, Italy, Hungary, Slovakia, Croatia, and the Soviet Union. Barbarossa was the crucial turning point in World War II, for its failure forced Nazi Germany to fight a two-front war against a coalition possessing superior resources.It ended with a Soviet victory Sources:
    http://www.iwm.org.uk/history/operation-barbarossa-and-germanys-failure-in-the-soviet-union
  • Pearl Harbor

    Pearl Harbor
    This battle took place mainly in Pearl harbor, Hawaii. The countries involved in this attack were the United States and Japan. Over 2,500 Americans were killed, while the Japanese lost only 29 planes. Crucially, the American carriers were at sea and so escaped. The following day Congress declared war on Japan, which had also attacked British and Dutch colonial possessions. This ended in a Japan victory. Sources:
    https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.usatoday.com/amp/4351786002
  • Stalingrad

    Stalingrad
    The battle of Stalingrad took place in Stalingrad, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union. Countries involved were: Germany, Romania, Italy, Hungary, Croatia, and the Soviet Union. the Battle of Stalingrad marked the end of Germany's advances into eastern Europe and Russia.This battle was the first major German loss during World War II. It ended with a Soviet Victory. Sources:
    https://www.britannica.com/event/Battle-of-Stalingrad
  • Battle of Kursk

    Battle of Kursk
    The battle of Kursk took place in Kursk, Russia. The countries involved were the Soviet Union, Nazi Germany, and Axis powers. It ended with a Soviet victory, they regained territory along a 2,000 km (1,200 mi) wide front after the battle. Sources:
    https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.bbc.com/news/amp/world-europe-48963295
  • Battle of Berlin

    Battle of Berlin
    The battle of Berlin took place in Berlin, Germany. The countries involved were The Soviet Union, Nazi Germany, and Poland. The battle is known for the suicide of Adolf Hitler and deaths of other high-ranking Nazi officials. Also the Unconditional surrender of the Berlin city garrison on 2 May. It ended with a soviet victory. Sources:
    https://www.ducksters.com/history/world_war_ii/battle_of_berlin.php