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The Global Struggle of the Allies in World War II: Key Players and Turning Points

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This overview explores the critical moments and key players in World War II among the Allied Powers. From the intense London bombings initiated by Germany in 1940 to the strategic leadership of General Charles De Gaulle in Free France, the narrative highlights decisive battles, including Stalingrad and El Alamein. It covers America’s support through various policies like Lend-Lease and the Atlantic Charter, alongside significant military campaigns in North Africa and Italy. The relentless fight against Axis powers culminates in major victories across multiple fronts.

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The Global Struggle of the Allies in World War II: Key Players and Turning Points

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  1. Allied Advances World War II

  2. De Gaulle: France Winston Churchill: England FDR:USA Key Players: Allied Powers

  3. London Bombings • In 1940 Germany began a massive bombing campaign to demoralize Great Britain • The RAF successfully defended Great Britain via radar!

  4. Free France General Charles DeGaulle led the government in exile – Free French Resistance Fighters continued to try to disrupt German occupation of France with assassination & sabotage

  5. America’s Supporting Role Cash and Carry Lend-Lease Atlantic Charter

  6. in·tern·mentn. 1. The act of interning or confining, especially in wartime. 2. The state of being interned; confinement

  7. Invasion of the Soviet Union • Hitler needed raw materials; oil & grain • Planned a 3-pronged attack on the Soviet Union

  8. Battle of Stalingrad • Prolonged German offensive • Initially, Germany gained control of 90% of the city • However…the Germans had severely underestimated the Russian winter!

  9. Battle of Stalingrad • As a result, Russian forces were able to launch a counteroffensive • Encircled the German army & forced their surrender

  10. North Africa • September 1940: Italy attacked the British forces in Egypt. • The German and British armies did most of the fighting in North Africa. • At El Alamein, in 1942, the Germans were finally forced to retreat. • Halted by British & American Tanks • Operation Torch • The first fighting between American and German troops in WWII. .

  11. Allied invasion of Italy • The Allies launched an invasion of Sicily from North Africa in 1943

  12. Allied invasion of Italy • Mussolini was denounced & arrested by the Italian government • Italy announced a declaration of war against Germany • Rome falls to Allies 1944

  13. Battle of Coral Sea Midway: Turning Point & Island Hopping Victories in the Pacific

  14. D-Day D-DAY

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