The War Ends in Europe Battle of the Bulge

The Nazis get beat back The Allies take France The United States pushes toward Germany from the west. The Soviet Union push East toward Germany. Nazi forces on the defensive

Germany’s Plan Germany planed to split the allied line Surround, and destroy the allied forces. Hitler hoped this would push the Allies to negotiate

Battle of the Bulge Dec. 16, 1944 Germany attacks the Allied lines. 8 German tank divisions broke though U.S line. Pushed Allied forces/ created a “Bulge” in the front line.

Battle of the Bulge

Battle of Bastogne American forces surrounded and outnumbered in the town of Bastogne. They had no supplies. Fought in snow and dense fog. Refused to surrender. By the end of December, the Allies had pushed the Germans back Ended German Army’s last offensive

Battle Toll Germany loses 120,000 soldiers 600 tanks 1,600 planes U.S over 77,000 causalities

Yalta Conference: 1. Big three met for the last time: Feb Agreed on the restructuring of Europe/carving up Germany 3.Set the stage for the Cold War

Germany Surrenders April 1945 the Soviets attacked Berlin.

Hitler hides out in a bunker/ writes last will. April 30, 1945 Hitler commits suicide.

Battle of the Bulge and the End of the Third Reich

May 7, 1945 Germany Surrendered to the Soviet Army May 8, 1945, V-E Day (Victory in Europe), official day war ended in Europe War still rages in the Pacific