Battles WW2 and Conferences

When was the invasion of Poland?

September 1, 1939

When was the Battle of Britain

July 10 - October 31, 1940

When was Stalingrad

Aug 1942 - Feb 1943

What was the significance of Stalingrad

Germany was forced to retreat

When was the battle of El-Alamein

July 1942 - May 1943

What did Germany want in El-Alamein

Suez canal and oil

Where was El-Alamein

Egypt

When was Midway

June 3-6, 1942

Importance of Midway

Allies are now on offensive in Pacific theatre

When was the battle of the Bulge

Dec 16 - Jan 25,1945

Importance of the Battle of the Bulge

Last major offensive

Where was the Battle of the Bulge

Ardennes (Belgium)

When was Normandy

June 6, 1944

What was the code word for Normandy

Operation Overlord

What was important about Normandy

Largest amphibious operation ever

When was Iwo Jima

Feb 19 - March 26, 1945

What was Iwo Jima

An important Japanese air base

When was Okinawa

April - June 1945

Why did Allies want Okinawa

It allowed them to access the mainland

When was Yalta

Feb 1945

When was Tehran

Nov 1945

When was Potsdam

July - Aug 1945