History Discussion: The End of WW II in Europe
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We'll discuss the Normandy Campaign, the Battle of the Bulge and the Battle of Berlin and their significance in WW II,
We'll cover:
- Challenges within Allied military leadership regarding Operation Overlord and D Day
- Germany's failures in their last offensive at the Battle of the Bulge
- Collapse of the Nazi regime at the Battle of Berlin
- Impact of events on the post-war political balance in Europe.
We'll discuss these two articles:
The British Army in Normandy: Winning the War the Wrong Way
The Halt on the Elbe
These two articles are suggested if you need background:
The Battle of the Bulge: A Comprehensive Examination of a Pivotal Moment in World War II History
Battle of Berlin
Intellectual Discussions
American History
Military History
German
European History