1. War in Europe 1939-1945

2. I) Germany on the march (1939-1942) Germany takes Poland (Fall 1939) Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, Denmark & Norway (April 1940) France (May-June 1940)

3. II) The Advance Slows Germany can’t cross the English channel to conquer Britain (June 1940-June 1941) Germany helps Italy in the Balkans (Spring 1941)

4. III) The Tide Turns Soviets finally win at Stalingrad (Aug. 1942-Feb. 1943) Bloodiest battle in history. Germany on the offensive before the battle, USSR on the offensive after. Russians slowly work their way to Berlin.

5. IV) America joins the fight US lands in North Africa (Nov. 1942) Sicily (July 1943) Italy (Sep. 1943)

6. V) Closing stages US lands at Normandy (June 6, 1944) Last German offensive-Battle of the Bulge (Dec. 1944) Soviets and Americans encircle Germany Germany surrenders (May 8, 1945)