Battles in Europe
Soviet Union/ Russia
Battle of Stalingrad
The Battle of Stalingrad was a major turning point in World War II, when Soviet forces successfully defended the city against the German Army. This defeat was a blow to Hitler's military strategy and marked the beginning of the Soviet Union's counteroffensive that ultimately led to Germany's defeat.
Italy
Italian Campaign
The Italian Campaign was a series of Allied operations that resulted in the fall of Mussolini's government and the eventual defeat of Germany, marked by intense fighting and difficult terrain.
Netherlands, Nazi Germany, Eindhoven
Operation Market Garden
Operation Market Garden was a failed Allied operation aimed at securing bridges in the Netherlands and shortening the war. Despite initial successes, it ultimately resulted in losses and the war continued for months.
France
D-Day
The largest amphibious assault in history, known as D-Day, saw Allied forces safely land on the beaches of Normandy, putting an end to Nazi control of Europe.
Belgium, Nazi Germany, Luxembourg
Battle of bulge
The Battle of Bulge was the last major German offensive of WWII, resulting in heavy casualties but ultimately leading to an Allied victory and the end of the German offensive on the Western Front.