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September 1, 1939: Nazi Germany Invades Poland

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September 1, 1939: Nazi Germany Invades Poland

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World War II began when Nazi Germany invaded Poland using their 'Blitzkrieg' (lightning war) tactics. Britain and France declared war on Germany two days later, honoring their alliance with Poland. This marked the beginning of the deadliest conflict in human history.

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Germany invaded France through the Ardennes Forest, bypassing the heavily defended Maginot Line. Paris fell on June 14, and France surrendered on June 22. This shocking defeat of a major European power demonstrated the effectiveness of Germany's Blitzkrieg tactics.

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The first major military campaign fought entirely by air forces. The German Luftwaffe attempted to gain air superiority over Britain's Royal Air Force (RAF). Britain's successful defense prevented a German invasion and marked Hitler's first major defeat.

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Nazi Germany launched its massive invasion of the Soviet Union, breaking the Nazi-Soviet non-aggression pact. This operation opened the Eastern Front, which would become the largest theater of war in history and ultimately contribute to Germany's defeat.

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December 6, 1941: Soviet Counter-Offensive at Moscow

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December 6, 1941: Soviet Counter-Offensive at Moscow

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The Soviet Army launched a major counter-offensive that pushed German forces back from Moscow. This marked the first significant German defeat on land and shattered the myth of Nazi invincibility. The extreme winter conditions played a crucial role in the Soviet success.

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February 2, 1943: German Surrender at Stalingrad

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February 2, 1943: German Surrender at Stalingrad

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After months of brutal fighting and devastating losses on both sides, the German 6th Army surrendered at Stalingrad. This battle marked a major turning point in the war, ending German advances in the East and beginning the long Soviet push westward.

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July 10, 1943: Allied Invasion of Sicily

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July 10, 1943: Allied Invasion of Sicily

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The Allies launched Operation Husky, invading Sicily. This operation opened the Italian front and led to the fall of Mussolini's fascist government. Italy would later surrender and switch sides in the war.

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The largest seaborne invasion in history began as Allied forces landed on five beaches in Normandy, France. This crucial operation, known as Operation Overlord, established a Western Front and began the liberation of German-occupied Western Europe.

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December 16, 1944: Battle of the Bulge Begins

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December 16, 1944: Battle of the Bulge Begins

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Germany launched its last major offensive on the Western Front through the Ardennes Forest. Despite initial success, the German advance was stopped by Allied forces. The failed offensive depleted Germany's remaining military resources.

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Nazi Germany surrendered unconditionally to the Allied powers, marking the end of World War II in Europe (V-E Day). Hitler had committed suicide in his Berlin bunker on April 30, as Soviet forces closed in on the German capital.