Question

world war ii battles
draw a line from the statement to the correct answer.

1. one of the largest and deadliest battles. it was the

turning point in the war. germany never recovered from
this defeat.

1. occurred on dec. 7, 1941. this attack forced the u.s.

into wwii.

1. turning point of the war in europe when allied forces

attacked german forces on the coast of normandy.

1. the first major battle to occur on japanese soil.
2. turning point of the war in the pacific and the first

major victory for the allies in the pacific. fought
between japan and the u.s.

1. this battle began after germany had conquered most

of europe, including france.

1. this battle was fought to control the atlantic. allied

victory allowed them to resupply britain with supplies.

1. this battle was the last major battle in europe. it

resulted in germany surrendering and signaled the end
of hitlers rule.

1. this battle was germanys final attempt to drive the

allies off of europes mainland. this is known as one of
the greatest battles fought by the u.s.

Explanation:

1. The Battle of Stalingrad was one of the largest and deadliest battles and a turning - point in the war. Germany never fully recovered from this defeat.
2. The attack on Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941, forced the U.S. into WWII.
3. D - Day (the Allied invasion of Normandy) was a turning - point in the European war.
4. The Battle of Iwo Jima was the first major battle on Japanese soil.
5. The Battle of Midway was the turning - point in the Pacific war and the first major Allied victory in the Pacific, fought between Japan and the U.S.
6. The Battle of Britain began after Germany had conquered most of Europe, including France.
7. The Battle of the Atlantic was fought to control the Atlantic. Allied victory allowed resupply of Britain.
8. The Battle of Berlin was the last major battle in Europe, resulting in Germany's surrender and the end of Hitler's rule.
9. The Battle of the Bulge was Germany's final attempt to drive the Allies off the European mainland and is known as one of the greatest battles fought by the U.S.

Answer:

1. F. Battle of Stalingrad
2. A. Pearl Harbor
3. G. D - Day
4. D. Battle of Iwo Jima
5. B. Battle of Midway
6. C. Battle of Britain
7. H. Battle of the Atlantic
8. E. Battle of Berlin
9. I. Battle of the Bulge