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Battle of the Atlantic

A prolonged naval conflict during World War II between the Allies and Axis powers, primarily focused on the control of the Atlantic sea routes.

Bernard Montgomery

A British Army officer who played a significant role in World War II, notably in the Battle of El Alamein and as a commander during the D-Day invasion.

Operation Torch

The Allied invasion of North Africa in November 1942, aimed at gaining control of the region and opening a new front against the Axis powers.

George Patton

A senior United States Army officer known for his leadership in armored warfare during World War II, particularly in the North African and European theaters.

Operation Husky

The Allied invasion of Sicily in July 1943, which aimed to remove Axis forces from the island and pave the way for the invasion of Italy.

Operation Barbarossa

The code name for the German invasion of the Soviet Union in June 1941, which marked a significant turning point in World War II.

Battle of Stalingrad

A major battle from August 1942 to February 1943, where the Soviet Union successfully defended the city of Stalingrad against the German Army, marking a turning point in the war.

George C. Marshall

An American military leader and statesman who served as Chief of Staff of the U.S. Army during World War II and later as Secretary of State, known for the Marshall Plan.

Operation Overlord

The codename for the Allied invasion of Normandy on June 6, 1944, commonly known as D-Day, which was a pivotal moment in the liberation of Western Europe.

Dwight D. Eisenhower

The Supreme Commander of the Allied Expeditionary Forces in Europe during World War II, responsible for planning and executing Operation Overlord.

D-Day

June 6, 1944, the day on which Allied forces launched a massive invasion of German-occupied France at Normandy, marking the beginning of the liberation of Western Europe.

Battle of the Bulge

A major German offensive campaign launched in December 1944 through the Ardennes region of Wallonia in Belgium, which was the last major German offensive on the Western Front.

V-E Day

Victory in Europe Day, celebrated on May 8, 1945, marking the formal acceptance of Nazi Germany's unconditional surrender by the Allies.

Yalta Conference

A meeting held in February 1945 between the leaders of the United States, the United Kingdom, and the Soviet Union to discuss the post-war reorganization of Europe.

Division of Germany

The post-World War II division of Germany into East and West, with East Germany becoming a communist state and West Germany aligning with the West.