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2 days ago · The Allies, formally referred to as the United Nations from 1942, were an international military coalition formed during World War II (1939–1945) to oppose the Axis powers. Its principal members by the end of 1941 were the " Big Four " – United Kingdom , United States , Soviet Union , and China .
- Declaration by United Nations
The Declaration by United Nations was the main treaty that...
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5 days ago · Allied powers, coalition of countries that opposed the Axis powers (led by Germany, Italy, and Japan) during World War II. The principal members of the Allies were the United Kingdom, the Soviet Union, the United States, and China (the “Big Four”), as well as France while it was unoccupied.
Apr 17, 2024 · Battle of the Bulge, (December 16, 1944–January 16, 1945), the last major German offensive on the Western Front during World War II —an unsuccessful attempt to push the Allies back from German home territory.
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Apr 18, 2024 · The Dunkirk Evacuation – codenamed Operation Dynamo – was among the most remarkable episodes of the Battle of France. Beginning on May 26, 1940, and lasting until June 3, it saw over 800 ships (some sources say 900) rescue 338,226 troops. A unique aspect of this operation was that it wasn’t just naval vessels involved.
3 days ago · Main articles: British occupation of the Faroe Islands and Greenland in World War II. On 10 May 1940, the British invaded Iceland and the Danish Faroe Islands. The United States occupied Greenland, a position later supported by the Danish envoy in Washington, Henrik Kauffmann.
Apr 7, 2024 · The aftermath of World War II included widespread destruction of infrastructure, political systems, economies, and human lives. The Allied Powers were faced with the challenges of...