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German Invasion of Poland
Fought in Poland and eastern Germany
Germany (Axis) was the only country to fight in this battle.
This battle is extremely important as it’s accepted as the universal start of WW2. This battle would set off all the battle that would come in the next 6 years. -
Battle of Crete
Location: Crete, Greece
Fighting Countries: Nazi Germany, Italy, United Kingdom
Winner: Axis Powers
This battle was important because it was the first time civilians fought against the Axis powers. This angered and frustrated them, but also gave inspiration to civilians of other countries. -
Battle of Moscow
Location: Moscow Oblast, Russia
Fighting Countries: Nazi Germany, USSR
Winner: Soviet Union
This battle was significant in the fact that the Soviets were able to defend the most prominent attempt bony the Nazis to take their capital. This battle would end operation Barbarossa and start the Soviets counter attack. -
Pearl Harbor
Location: Pearl Harbor, Hawaii
Fighting countries: Japan, America
Winner: Japan (Short Term)
This battle was extremely significant as it was the battle that convinced America, who were neutral at this point, to join the war. The Americans joining would give the Allies the power they needed to win the war. -
Battle of Wake Island
Location: Wake Island
Fighting Countries: Japan, United States
Winner: Japan
This battle was the day after the attacks on Pearl Harbor and only added to Japans power. It also weakened then U.S. navy even more that before, giving Japan more of an advantage in the Pacific -
Battle of Leyte Gulf Doolittle Raid
Location: Japan
Fighting Countries: Japan, United States
Winner: United States.
This was a surprise raid on Japan by the Americans. It boosted American morale at a low point in the war since Pearl Harbor had occurred just 4 months ago. -
Battle of Midway
Location: Midway Atoll
Fighting Countries: Japan, America
Winner: America(Allied)
This battle was significant because it was the first Naval loss for Japan in WW2. This win would give the Allied Powers momentum in the war, eventually leading to them winning -
Battle of Stalingrad
Location: City of Stalingrad, Southern Russia
Fighting Countries: Soviet Union, Axis Powers
Winner: Soviet Union (Allied)
This battle was extremely crucial to the Allies eventually winning the war. It was the first battle that Germany lost on European soil. It also stopped Germany from advancing further in Europe -
Marshal Island Campaigns
Location: Marshal Islands
Fighting Countries: Japan, United States
Winner: United States
This battle, like many of haters is the Pacific theatre, was important because the Americans were able to reclaim more land. This would better their chances of winning the war as they would continue to draw closer to japan the the island-hopping method. -
Battle of Kursk
Location: Kursk, Russia
Fighting Countries: Soviet Union, Nazi Germany
Winner: Soviet Union
This was the biggest tank battle win for the Soviet’s, which would boost their pride and morale for the rest of the war. It was also another victory for the soviets that’s pushed the nazis back elven further in to their own territory. -
Attack on Truk Island
Location: Truk Island
Fighting Countries: United States, Japan
Winner: United States
This battles significance came from the US bombing japans navy and reclaiming land in the pacific. This reclaimed lands push the US omen step closer to Japan, which America desperately wanted to do. -
Battle of Normandy (D-Day)
Location: Normandy, France
Fighting Countries: Allied Forces, Germany
Winner: Allied Forces
This battle was significant as it, one, was the largest amphibious battle in all of history. Two, this battle greatly diminished the German forces, which lead to Germanys defeat entirely. -
Battle of the Bulge
Location: Northern France
Fighting Countries: U.S. U.K. Nazi Germany
Winner: Allied Powers
This battle was significant because it was Hitlers last offensive attempt in the war. This signified the end of the nearing end of the war, where the Allies would eventually win. -
Battle of Okinawa
Location: Okinawa Island
Fighting Countries: Japan, United States, United Kingdom
Winner: Allied Powers
This battle proved to be a turning point in the war. This is because it’d was the first part of a there part mission by the Americans to win the war. Their win in this battle would kick off that mission and lead to them winning the war.
