European Theatre

The European Theatre in World War II refers to the conflict fought mainly between the Axis powers, primarily Germany and Italy, and the Allied powers, primarily the United Kingdom, the Soviet Union, and the United States, across Europe from 1939 to 1945. Key events included Germany's invasion of Poland, the Battle of Britain, and the D-Day landings in Normandy. This theatre involved numerous battles and campaigns, leading to the eventual defeat of Nazi Germany in May 1945. Its outcome significantly shaped post-war Europe and global politics, establishing the Cold War divide between the East and West.