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The Allied Victory

Explore the pivotal moments of the Allied victory in World War II, including the D-Day invasion of Normandy, liberation of Paris, Battle of the Bulge, and the ultimate defeat of Germany. Learn about key events and strategies that led to the Axis Powers' downfall.

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The Allied Victory

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  1. The Allied Victory How do the Allies defeat the Axis Powers?

  2. I. D-Day: Invasion of Normandy (European War) 1.150K allied troops land = D-Day 2. July-Aug: Germany retreating A. Eisenhower is named Allied Supreme Commander in Europe B. June 6 1944: Allies launch an invasion of the beaches in N. France Great Britain

  3. C. Aug 25: Allied Army liberates Paris. E. Soviet army slowly pushing west, liberating concentration camps Map Time! D. Allied army pushes Germany east D-Day Battle of the Bulge F. Dec 1944: last ditch attempt, Hitler decides to counterattack in the west 1. Battle of the Bulge = last German offensive 2. Jan 1945:Allied troops win Battle of Bulge

  4. 2. Goebbels & Himmler commit suicide H. May 7, 1945: Germany unconditionally surrenders to Eisenhower (VE- Day!) G. April 30: Hitler and his closest associates are in his private bunker 1. Hitler & Braun (gf) commit suicide 1. Nuremberg trials held to determine guilt of those Nazis captured Suicide Suicide Suicide

  5. II. The Pacific War B. Next, Allies take island of Okinawa, 350 miles south of Japan 1. 100K Japanese & 12K Allied troops killed in a month and a half of fighting A. March 1945: After a month of bitter fighting, Allies take Iwo Jima C. Japan still refuses to surrender. Allies preparing for a full-scale invasion of Japan Map Time! Iwo Jima Okinawa

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