Topic 3 (Part 3) Mapping the War in Europe (Casey And Alex) by Casey Waterman

Operation Torch American Landing, Casablanca, Morocco

caseywaterman2027 — 2024-12-04 12:27:54 UTC

The first location of American troops in the European Theater of the war - they landed here in November of 1942.

Battle of the Bulge, Ardennes, Belgium

caseywaterman2027 — 2024-12-04 12:42:18 UTC

The last major German offensive on the Western Front. It took place from December 16, 1944 to January 25 1945.

Fall of Rome, Rome, Italy

caseywaterman2027 — 2024-12-04 12:52:23 UTC

Italy's capital during its time as an Axis power, Rome, fell to the Allied troops on June 4th, 1944. It was the first of the Axis capitals to fall under Allied control.

D-Day, Normandy Beach, France

caseywaterman2027 — 2024-12-04 12:56:20 UTC

On June 6th, 1944, the Allied forces landed on the beaches of Northern France and started an invasion to push back the axis forces.

The Battle of Stalingrad, Stalingrad, Russia

caseywaterman2027 — 2024-12-04 13:05:27 UTC

The Battle of Stalingrad was one of the biggest defeats for the Nazi army during WWII. This battle occurred from July 17th, 1942 to February 2nd, 1943.

The Yalta Conference, Yalta, Livadia Palace, Livadya

caseywaterman2027 — 2024-12-04 13:11:46 UTC

A meeting between the leaders of the United States, Great Britain, and Soviet Onion to discuss the postwar organization of Europe. This took place from February 4th-the 11th, 1945.

Liberation of Paris, Paris, France

caseywaterman2027 — 2024-12-04 13:21:58 UTC

A battle that took place from August 19th to the 25th of 1944. The result of this battle was The Germans surrendering control over Paris.

The Fall of Berlin and The Death of Hitler, Berlin, Germany

caseywaterman2027 — 2024-12-04 13:29:01 UTC

The Battle of Berlin was one of the final battles of WWII that took place from April 20th to May 2nd, 1945. It resulted in Berlin falling to the Soviet Army and the death of Hitler.

The Invasion of Italy, Multiple Places, Italy

caseywaterman2027 — 2024-12-04 13:37:33 UTC

The invasion started in Salerno and then moved to the cities of Calabria and Taranto. This invasion lasted 14 days from September 3rd to September 17th in 1943. This result in the German retreat from parts in Italy.

VE Day, Reims, France

caseywaterman2027 — 2024-12-04 13:47:46 UTC

VE Day represents the celebration of the end of WWII in Europe. This is celebrated on May 8th every year because that is the day that the Germans surrendered their armed forces.