War and Its Legacy in Germany - Nazi Defeats in WWII Flashcards
how were the nazis defeated in 1943?
January to February - The German army was defeated for the first time during the war in Europe, surrendering at Stalingrad
may - German and Italian forces in Tunisia surrendered, ending the war in North Africa
July - US and British troops arrive in Italy
November - soviet troops liberate Kyiv in Ukraine
how were the nazis defeated in 1944?
June - allied troops liberated Rome
June - British and US troops landed in Normandy, beginning the invasion of Western Europe
August - allied troops liberated Paris
how were the nazis defeated in 1945?
January - Soviets liberated Warsaw and Krakow
February - Soviets captured Budapest
March - US troops invaded Germany
April - Soviets encircled Berlin, and Hitler committed suicide
May - Germany surrenders
