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Battle of Dunkirk
Dunkirk German Army trapped French and British armies at Dunkirk. Evacuation ordered, 338,000 people rescued over the next two days. All heavy equipment left behind by French troops. German army had successfully captured Dunkirk. -
Operation Barbarossa
Operationi Barbarossa Over 3 million German troops invaded Russia and attacked Moscow. Russians withstood the bombardment, and Stalin ordered a counter attack, forcing the German armies back. This was a turning point for the Allies. -
Battle of Midway
Midway Japanese decided to capture the U.S. island of Midway. The Japanese bombard the island, causing heavy damage. U.S. reinforcement fleet arrives, and the Japanese are forced to retreat after all four of their aircraft carriers are sunk. -
Battle of Stalingrad
Stalingrad Germany and the Allies fought for control of the city of Stalingrad. Axis powers were surrounded by Allied forces, and forced to surrender. -
Battle of Normandy
D-Day Allies mount major offensive in 1944. 156,000 troops landed in Normandy on the first day, and Allies start a push through France, recapturing land and forcing the Germans back.
