WWII European Front Ethan Bouton

  • Invasion of Poland

    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.
  • Rescue of Dunkirk

    338000 soldiers were evacuated from northern French seas. it was the largest successful evacuation in ww.
  • Loss of France to Nazi Forces

    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.
  • London Blitz

    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.
  • Victory at Stalingrad

    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.
  • D-Day/ invasion of normandy

    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.
  • Operation Market Garden

    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.
  • The battle of Bulge

    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.
  • Italian Campaign

    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
  • Victory in Europe day

    this day is considered to be the end of WW2, Germany unconditionally surrendered, and people went to the streets to cheer in elation.