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Battle of the Atlantic

The longest continuous military campaign in WWII, involving naval and air forces, with the objective to secure Atlantic shipping lanes from German U-boats.

Operation Torch

The Allied invasion of North Africa from November 8 to November 16, 1942, aimed at gaining control and preparing for assaults on Axis-controlled Europe.

Battle of Stalingrad

A pivotal battle from August 23, 1942 to February 2, 1943 that marked a turning point in the war with a devastating German defeat.

Casablanca Conference

Meeting between Churchill and Roosevelt in January 1943 leading to the declaration of 'unconditional surrender' from the Axis Powers.

Sicily (Operation Husky)

The Allied invasion of Sicily from July 9 to August 17, 1943, intended to knock Italy out of the war.

Battle of Britain

The first major military campaign fought entirely by air forces, preventing a German invasion of Britain from July 10 to October 31, 1940.

Tehran Conference

The first meeting of the 'Big Three' in November 1943 to strategize the final plans for the war.

Battle of the Bulge

The last major Nazi offensive against the Allies in December 1944 aiming to split Allied forces.

Operation Overlord (D-Day)

The Allied invasion of Nazi-occupied France on June 6, 1944, leading to the liberation of Western Europe.

Battle of the Coral Sea

The first major naval battle fought entirely by aircraft from May 4 to May 8, 1942.

Battle of Midway

A crucial naval battle from June 4 to June 7, 1942, that turned the tide of the war in the Pacific.

Battle of Guadalcanal

The first major Allied offensive in the Pacific from August 7, 1942 to February 9, 1943.

Philippine Islands

Invasion and occupation by Japan from December 8, 1941 to September 2, 1945, leading to the Bataan Death March.

Pearl Harbor

A surprise attack on December 7, 1941, by Japan on the US naval base, prompting America's entry into WWII.

Saipan

A critical battle in the Pacific War from June 15 to July 9, 1944, allowing Allied forces to attack Japan.

Iwo Jima

Known for intense fighting from February 19 to March 26, 1945, and the iconic flag raising on Mount Suribachi.

Okinawa

The last major battle of the Pacific War from April 1 to June 22, 1945, which set the stage for an invasion of Japan.

Manchuria & China

Conflict between Japan and China from 1937 to 1945, including atrocities such as the Nanking Massacre.

Tokyo (Bombing)

Destructive Allied bombing raids on March 9-10, 1945, causing massive civilian casualties.

Hiroshima

The first city targeted by an atomic bomb on August 6, 1945, leading to Japan’s surrender.

Nagasaki

The second city bombed with an atomic weapon on August 9, 1945, which contributed to Japan’s surrender.

Potsdam Conference

The last Big Three meeting in July-August 1945 where terms for Japan's surrender were set.

Austria

Annexed by Nazi Germany in the Anschluss, liberated by the Allies in 1945, leading to occupation.

Poland

Invaded by Germany and the Soviet Union in 1939, resulting in an Allied victory and post-war division.

Czechoslovakia

Occupied by Nazi Germany during WWII, liberated by the Soviets and Allies afterwards.

Axis Powers

A coalition of Germany, Italy, and Japan that opposed the Allied Powers during WWII.

Allied Powers

A coalition formed by the United States, United Kingdom, Soviet Union, China, and France to defeat the Axis Powers.