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The German invasion of Poland was the battle that marks the start of WWII. The Germans were able to capture Poland and they took 400,000 troops as well.
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In a very short period of time, Germany was able to capture France. The Germans planned to destroy all of the French supplies and armies, and they were
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The rescue at Dunkirk involved hundreds boats taken from all over and using them to evacuate the soldiers in France. This was important for the Allies because they had more people to protect what remained of their land and resources.
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The Blitz was where Germany bombed London, and many civilians were killed. The attack lasted 57 days and was mainly at night, but sometimes during the day.
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The Invasion of Normandy was when the U.S., Britain, and Canada went to France to take it back. The attack was delayed do to bad weather.
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The victory of the Battle of Stalingrad was a turning point for the Allies in the war. The Soviet Union attacked the German forces there, and they surrendered.
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During the Italian Campaign, the Allies raid Italy and eventually capture it. They had very little supplies to fight back, but the Germans in Italy fought back.
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Known as V-E Day, this is the day that the Germans surrendered to the Allies.
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The goal of Operation Market Garden was to capture major bridges over the rivers Maas, Waal, and Rhine. This operation failed because of problems with communication, weather, and the destination being too far away.
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The Battle of the Bulge was the last big attack from Germany in WWII. It was a big failure for Germany, and depleted much of their resources. This was one of the worst battles for the U.S.