War in Europe and Africa Chapter 26, Section 4 Pgs

1941 – Moscow, Soviet Union Germans tried to capture Moscow Soviets made them retreat.

Guns on Moscow streets. With all the men at the Front, Moscow women dig anti-tank trenches around Moscow in 1941.

Russian propaganda poster exclaims, “We Will Defend Moscow!”

1942 – El Alamein, Egypt British troops win a battle against Germans. El Alamein 1942: British Matilda tanks move forward at Tobruk.

Stalingrad, Soviet Union Germans lay siege to Stalingrad, but Soviets fight them off.

After a full year of battle, the city of Stalingrad was no longer a city. It laid in ruins. This image greatly shows what much of the battle looked like. The only thing missing is the corpses on the ground. This image is especially famous for the way it is created. The Soviet soldiers are running in and attacking the Germans. In the background, there is fog and rubble. Some buildings were wiped off the ground completely. This battle was greatly tragic and cost the lives of thousands.

North Africa American, British, and Canadian troops drive the Germans out of North Africa. German POWs in 1943.

Germany American troops make heavy bombing raids against several German cities, weakening the country. 1st Bomb Wing B-17's over Schweinfurt, Germany

Island of Sicily, Italy Allies invade Sicily and the Italian forces surrender. Photograph Courtesy of the National Archives & Records Administration Conflict: Photograph Courtesy of the National Archives & Records Administration Conflict: Dates: Lt. Gen. Patton in Sicily, Italy

Rome, Italy The Allies liberate Rome from the Germans. French Troops in Rome - June 18th, 1944

Normandy, France Allied troops landed on the beaches of Normandy on D- Day and pushed into the country. British troops land on the beaches of Normandy on D-Day, the beginning of the Allied invasion of France to establish a second front against German forces in Europe.

Paris, France The Allies liberated Paris from the Germans. German POWs paraded through Paris.

Belgium The Germans tried to break through the Allied lines along Belgium, but were pushed back. C-47 Dakota's flying over my hometown during Operation Market Garden...

Berlin, Germany Soviet troops surrounded Berlin. Hitler lost hope and committed suicide. This led to the unconditional surrender of Germany. 01 May 1945, Berlin, Germany --- Woman Directing Traffic in Bombed-Out Berlin

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North Africa Most Allied leaders thought a direct attack on German forces in Europe would be too difficult because of the strength of the German forces. North Africa was considered an easier target, and a victory there would also protect the Suez Canal.

Battle of the Bulge It came as the result of the last offensive mounted by the Germans. Germany’s defeat marked the end of serious German resistance in World War II.

Holocaust Hitler and the Nazi party were responsible for the Holocaust. Hitler blamed the Jews for all the problems in Germany. The Nazi Party hated the Jewish people. Jews, the handicapped, Poles, gypsies and Soviet prisoners of war were all victims.