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| In which the Allies attack North Africa |
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| First battle with the German Army. US lost. (7,000 casualties and 200 tanks lost.) |
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| Using technology such as radar, sonar, and depth charges, the Allies were able to deter the German submarine offensive. |
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| Cargo ships escorted by navy warships to protect them from German sub attacks. |
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| A key railroad city, as well as an important water connection. |
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| The turning point of the war in Europe. Germany battled for 5 months in the bitter cold, but could NOT capture this Russian city. They suffered heavy losses in this very very bloody battle. |
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| During this meeting in Morocco, FDR and Churchill agreed to increase bombing in Germany, and to attack Sicily (Italy) |
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| Using over 53,000 tons of explosives a MONTH to destroy enemy railroads, air crafts, and oil. |
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| Soft Underbelly of Europe |
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| Churchill gave this nickname to Italy. |
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| A new amphibious truck used to deliver supplies to soldiers on beaches. |
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| A 9 day assault commanded by Patton. Created a crisis that caused the Italian government to get rid of Mussolini. |
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| Although the King of Italy arrested this WWII leader, he was put back into power after Hitler captured Northern Italy. |
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| FDR, Churchill, and Stalin |
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| Things Agreed to at the Tehran Meeting |
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| Stalin would attack Germans when Allies invaded France; Stalin would help the US with Japan after Germany was defeated; FDR and Stalin would split Germany after the war; Creation of a peace organization after the war |
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| Eisenhower was put in charge of an attack on the beaches of Normandy in France. (D-Day) |
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| Major success for the Allies on June 6, 1944. |
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“Omaha,” “Utah,” “Gold,”
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| Code names for the beachers in Normandy (France). |
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| Man in charge of the assault on "Omaha". |
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| August 25, 1944; with the help of French citizens in Paris, the Allies were able to push the Germans back. |
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| Last German offensive took place in Ardennes Forest in Belgium and in a town called Bastogne on December 16, 1944. Germans defeated. |
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| Americans continue to attack from the West while Soviets continue the attack from the East. |
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| V-E Day (Victory in Europe) |
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| May 8, 1945 - unconditional surrender from Germany. |
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