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The invasion of Poland is important because it started off the next World War, and a total of 694000 Poland citizens were captured, and 66000 died.
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338000 soldiers were evacuated from northern French seas. it was the largest successful evacuation in ww.
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the Germans overpowered the allied forces and took Paris on june 14th, it took six weeks to invade France, and gave the nazis a increased morale for the rest of the war.
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the London Blitz was a surprise attack by the Nazis on London, with nearly two months of consecutive assault on London. over 40000 British citizens died.
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it was the most costly urban battle in military history, nearly 1.2 million people died in the battle at Stalingrad, arguably the worst battle in the history of humanity.
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this was the largest French seaborne invasion. this battle was vital to the success of the allied forces, and caused Nazi germany to surrender a year later.
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it was an airborne and ground invasion to Germany occupied Netherlands. an estimated 17200 Americans died during this operation. the invasion was suspected because of a Dutch double agent who informed German officers of the incoming invasion.
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The battle of Bulge was Germany's response to the invasion of normandy. this battle took an offensive front in Luxemburg and Belgium. allies won but with a loss count in the 20000s.
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the Italian campaign was a two year long conflict between the allied forces and Fascist Italy. the total american death toll is estimated to be 60000, and 10000 German soldiers fled throughout the two years
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this day is considered to be the end of WW2, Germany unconditionally surrendered, and people went to the streets to cheer in elation.