Battle of Salerno
... • British and American armies invaded southern Italy, striking at the heart of a major Axis nation and breaching Hitler's "Fortress Europe." Behind the invasion lay long months of hard-won Allied victories. When British and American armies annihilated the German and Italian forces cornered in Tunisi ...
... • British and American armies invaded southern Italy, striking at the heart of a major Axis nation and breaching Hitler's "Fortress Europe." Behind the invasion lay long months of hard-won Allied victories. When British and American armies annihilated the German and Italian forces cornered in Tunisi ...
WWII - WF - D
... Russian city of Stalingrad. In a battle that will rage for six months, and take hundreds of thousands of German and Russian lives, the Red Army finally defeats invading Nazis. The long, bloody battle proves to be a turning point in the war, as Germany begins a retreat from the Eastern Front. ...
... Russian city of Stalingrad. In a battle that will rage for six months, and take hundreds of thousands of German and Russian lives, the Red Army finally defeats invading Nazis. The long, bloody battle proves to be a turning point in the war, as Germany begins a retreat from the Eastern Front. ...
The Battle of the Bulge File
... The Malmedy Massacre. On December 17, 1944, halfway between the town of Malmedy and Ligneuville in Belgium, an American battalion was captured by an SS force. About 150 POWs were disarmed and sent to stand in a field. About 80 men were killed by gunfire, and their bodies were left where they fell. M ...
... The Malmedy Massacre. On December 17, 1944, halfway between the town of Malmedy and Ligneuville in Belgium, an American battalion was captured by an SS force. About 150 POWs were disarmed and sent to stand in a field. About 80 men were killed by gunfire, and their bodies were left where they fell. M ...
World War II in the Mediterranean theater
... World War II in the Mediterranean theater Date: 1940–1944 From: An Encyclopedia of Naval History. Italy's entry into World War II, 1939–45, on June 10, 1940 marked the beginning of the naval war in the Mediterranean, which was to continue for some three years until the Axis powers had been defeated. ...
... World War II in the Mediterranean theater Date: 1940–1944 From: An Encyclopedia of Naval History. Italy's entry into World War II, 1939–45, on June 10, 1940 marked the beginning of the naval war in the Mediterranean, which was to continue for some three years until the Axis powers had been defeated. ...
The War for Europe and North Africa
... – Over a million men, 500,000 Germans, 600,000 Americans (more than fought at Gettysburg) and 55,000 British. – 100,000 German casualties, killed, wounded or captured. – 81,000 American casualties, including 23,554 captured and 19,000 killed. – 1,400 British casualties - 200 killed. – 800 tanks lost ...
... – Over a million men, 500,000 Germans, 600,000 Americans (more than fought at Gettysburg) and 55,000 British. – 100,000 German casualties, killed, wounded or captured. – 81,000 American casualties, including 23,554 captured and 19,000 killed. – 1,400 British casualties - 200 killed. – 800 tanks lost ...
Japanese Involvement in World War II
... Italian Involvement in World War II - Italy’s involvement in World War II began on June 10, 1940 when they declared war on England and France. - In October, 1940 Italy invaded Greece. They also conquered British Somalia that same year. - The leader of Italy during World War II was Benito Mussolini. ...
... Italian Involvement in World War II - Italy’s involvement in World War II began on June 10, 1940 when they declared war on England and France. - In October, 1940 Italy invaded Greece. They also conquered British Somalia that same year. - The leader of Italy during World War II was Benito Mussolini. ...
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... it was a critical time for the Allies: • Britain suffered major bomb damage. • German blitzkrieg extended Nazi control across most of Europe. • In North Africa, German and Italian forces were bearing down on British forces. ...
... it was a critical time for the Allies: • Britain suffered major bomb damage. • German blitzkrieg extended Nazi control across most of Europe. • In North Africa, German and Italian forces were bearing down on British forces. ...
WWII - The European Theater
... • During the last days of war in Italy, Mussolini tries to escape by hiding in a German convoy that is headed to the Alps. • The convoy is stopped and searched by Italian partisans, who discover Mussolini in the back of a truck with a private’s overcoat over his striped generals’ pants. • He is arre ...
... • During the last days of war in Italy, Mussolini tries to escape by hiding in a German convoy that is headed to the Alps. • The convoy is stopped and searched by Italian partisans, who discover Mussolini in the back of a truck with a private’s overcoat over his striped generals’ pants. • He is arre ...
The End of World War Two The final battles of the European theatre
... The end of World War II in Asia came on August 14-15, 1945, when the Japanese surrendered to the United Nations. The surrender came just over three months after the surrender of the Axis forces in Europe. The Occupation of Japan At the end of World War II, Japan was occupied by the Allied Powers, le ...
... The end of World War II in Asia came on August 14-15, 1945, when the Japanese surrendered to the United Nations. The surrender came just over three months after the surrender of the Axis forces in Europe. The Occupation of Japan At the end of World War II, Japan was occupied by the Allied Powers, le ...
Axis occupation of Greece
... withdrew from mainland Greece in October 1944. German garrisons remained in control of Crete and other Aegean islands until after the end of World War II, surrendering to the Allies in May and June 1945. ...
... withdrew from mainland Greece in October 1944. German garrisons remained in control of Crete and other Aegean islands until after the end of World War II, surrendering to the Allies in May and June 1945. ...
Europe After Pearl Harbor
... - Three airborne divisions (British 6th Airborne, American 82nd and 101st Airborne) parachute in behind enemy lines to cut off retreat - 156,000 troops land along the __________________________________ at five beaches - 50,000 Germans try to repel assault from positions along the fortified Atlantic ...
... - Three airborne divisions (British 6th Airborne, American 82nd and 101st Airborne) parachute in behind enemy lines to cut off retreat - 156,000 troops land along the __________________________________ at five beaches - 50,000 Germans try to repel assault from positions along the fortified Atlantic ...
World War II December 7, 1941
... Mussolini fled north, where the Germans reinstated his authority ...
... Mussolini fled north, where the Germans reinstated his authority ...
WWII: The US War in Europe
... – Stalin orders troops to destroy supplies the Nazis may find useful. ...
... – Stalin orders troops to destroy supplies the Nazis may find useful. ...
The Global Conflict Allied Successes Sec. 3
... Women Help Win The War Millions of Women replaced them in essential jobs. Women built ships and planes, produced munitions, and staffed offices. British and American women served in the armed forces in auxiliary roles driving trucks and ambulances, delivering airplanes, decoding messages, assisti ...
... Women Help Win The War Millions of Women replaced them in essential jobs. Women built ships and planes, produced munitions, and staffed offices. British and American women served in the armed forces in auxiliary roles driving trucks and ambulances, delivering airplanes, decoding messages, assisti ...
WWII the Tide Turns
... from two points, Anzio and Salerno. • Tired of the fascist dictator, Mussolini is overthrown from within and the new Italian government signs the armistice. • Although Allies faced heavy German resistance in Italy, they continued to move up the peninsula to retake the entire country. • Mussolini is ...
... from two points, Anzio and Salerno. • Tired of the fascist dictator, Mussolini is overthrown from within and the new Italian government signs the armistice. • Although Allies faced heavy German resistance in Italy, they continued to move up the peninsula to retake the entire country. • Mussolini is ...
Freiheitskämpfer oder Terroristen?
... Partisan warfare, acts of terror, counter-terror by the occupation forces, the killing of hostages, etc, are as old as human history, but these activities greatly increased during WWII, a period not only of massive armies but also of widespread underground resistance to occupation forces. Admittedly ...
... Partisan warfare, acts of terror, counter-terror by the occupation forces, the killing of hostages, etc, are as old as human history, but these activities greatly increased during WWII, a period not only of massive armies but also of widespread underground resistance to occupation forces. Admittedly ...
WWII: The Middle Years
... Western Europe by launching a series of small raids. In August of 1942, the Canadian troops that had been sitting in Britain for 2 years were finally given a chance to fight during the Dieppe Raid. ...
... Western Europe by launching a series of small raids. In August of 1942, the Canadian troops that had been sitting in Britain for 2 years were finally given a chance to fight during the Dieppe Raid. ...
The United States in WWII - Mr. Nichol's History Hotline
... could not drive the British from Egypt. Hitler sent troops under the direction of Erwin Rommel – Axis Powers ...
... could not drive the British from Egypt. Hitler sent troops under the direction of Erwin Rommel – Axis Powers ...
US in the European Theater
... battle of the war • First major loss for the Germans on land • Destroys the German 6th army • Germany is in retreat from the east until the reach Berlin ...
... battle of the war • First major loss for the Germans on land • Destroys the German 6th army • Germany is in retreat from the east until the reach Berlin ...
Barrington 220
... further 16,714 deaths amongst the Allied air forces. Of the Allied casualties, 83,045 were from 21st Army Group (British, Canadian and Polish ground forces), 125,847 from the US ground forces. The losses of the German forces during the Battle of Normandy can only be estimated. Roughly 200,000 German ...
... further 16,714 deaths amongst the Allied air forces. Of the Allied casualties, 83,045 were from 21st Army Group (British, Canadian and Polish ground forces), 125,847 from the US ground forces. The losses of the German forces during the Battle of Normandy can only be estimated. Roughly 200,000 German ...
THE ITALIAN RESISTANCE AND THE ITALIAN CIVIL WAR
... controlled others. The Christian Democrat partisans were called the Green Flames which developed from Catholic Action. Some priests fought with them and the Bishop of Turin gave mass to partisans. . The Communists were the best organized and the most effective. They had 50,000 men around 60% of the ...
... controlled others. The Christian Democrat partisans were called the Green Flames which developed from Catholic Action. Some priests fought with them and the Bishop of Turin gave mass to partisans. . The Communists were the best organized and the most effective. They had 50,000 men around 60% of the ...
United States Involvement In World War II
... 5. America declares war on Japan - Germany and Italy declare war on the U.S. Turning Points In World War II: Victory in Europe ( 1942 -1945 ) 1. From North Africa To Italy A. German and Italian armies are defeated at El Alamein, Egypt. **IMPORTANCE: access to oil!! ...
... 5. America declares war on Japan - Germany and Italy declare war on the U.S. Turning Points In World War II: Victory in Europe ( 1942 -1945 ) 1. From North Africa To Italy A. German and Italian armies are defeated at El Alamein, Egypt. **IMPORTANCE: access to oil!! ...
Italian resistance movement
The Italian resistance movement (Italian: Resistenza italiana or just Resistenza) is an umbrella term for resistance groups that opposed the occupying German forces and the Italian Fascist puppet regime of the Italian Social Republic during the later years of World War II. It was formed by pro-Allied Italians, following the Allied invasion of the country, the armistice between Italy and Allied armed forces, and German military occupation of northern Italy. The movement is also known as the Italian resistance and the Italian partisans. The brutal conflict they took part in is referred to as the Italian Liberation War (when referring to the part they took in the Italian Campaign against the Axis) or as the Italian Civil War (when referring specifically to the conflict with the Fascists). The modern Italian Republic was declared to be founded on the struggle of the resistance and the achievements of its leaders, whose political allegiance was mixed and sometimes contentious.