The Second World War began with Hitler's attack on Poland in 1939 and ended with the atomic bomb on Hiroshima in 1945. During these six years many battles were fought in both the European and Pacific theatre that led to the success of the Allies and to the collapse of the Axis Powers.
<Tab/>In the European theatre, America and its allies (Britain, France and Soviet Union) adopted a "Defeat Hitler first" strategy. In the eastern front, the Russians won a victory against the Germans who had vainly tried to capture Stalingrad since August 1942. …
