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WW2 #11: Beginning of the End in Europe

Explore the key turning points in World War II in Europe: Allies' first attacks in North Africa, the Battle of Stalingrad in the USSR, and the downfall of Mussolini in Italy. Witness the shift of power as the Allies gain momentum against the Axis forces.

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WW2 #11: Beginning of the End in Europe

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  1. Allies:list the countries on this side Axis:list the countries on this side WW2 #11: Beginning of the End in Europe

  2. North Africa • Allies attack here first – thinking this is a weak spot for Germans • Dwight D. Eisenhower leads American troops against Rommel, Ger General • British & US troops surround & surprise Ger • Ger surrenders in May 1943

  3. Stalingrad, USSR • Aug 1942: Luftwaffe bombs city & destroy it • Russians do NOT surrender!

  4. Russians attack back, surround city & cut off Ger supplies • 90,000 / 330,000 Ger troops survive & surrender! • Ger will not win in Russia again

  5. Italy • July 1943: Allies attack Sic lily (Italian island) • Just 5 days later, the King of Italy fires Mussolini & puts him in prison!

  6. Although fighting will continue in Italy until 1945, this marks the beginning of the end of fascist rule

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