On June 6, 1944, the Allies invade Western Europe in the largest amphibious attack in history.

In December 1944, a major German offensive is launched against the Allies in the Ardennes Mountains region on the Western Front.

In July 1942, the Nazi Army bombs the Soviet city of Stalingrad, launching one of the bloodiest battles in history.

On June 15, 1944, the U.S. launches a critical attack on Saipan in the Mariana Islands.