different wars Flashcards
(8 cards)
The Invasion Of Poland
began on September 1, 1939, marked the start of World War II
The Phony War
Phoney War was a time of waiting and preparation before the full-scale fighting of World War II began in Western Europe
evacuation of Dunkirk
Evacuation of Dunkirk was a successful retreat that saved over 330,000 soldiers and became a symbol of hope and determination for the Allies
The Battle Of Britain
Battle of Britain was a critical air campaign in World War II, where Germany failed to defeat Britain’s Royal Air Force
Invasion of the Soviet Union
was a huge attack by Nazi Germany on the Soviet Union
Battle of the Atlantic
was a key struggle in World War II, with Germany trying to cut off vital supply routes to the Allies, while the Allies worked to protect their ships and defeat the German U-boats
Italian campaign
Italian Campaign during World War II refers to a series of military operations conducted by the Allied forces against Nazi Germany and Fascist Italy
the normandy landing