Events with tag - Britain

May 26, 1940

Dunkirk Evacuation

Operation Dynamo, known as the Dunkirk evacuation, was one of the most dramatic military operations of World War II. Between May 26 and June 4, 1940, a massive evacuation of 338,226 Allied soldiers from the beaches of Dunkirk was carried out using both warships and civilian vessels. This operation was crucial for preserving British military potential and the further course of the war.

July 10, 1940

Battle of Britain

The Battle of Britain was a crucial aerial conflict of World War II that took place over British territory between July and October 1940. In this first military campaign conducted exclusively by air forces, the German Luftwaffe attempted to break the resistance of the British RAF, which was meant to pave the way for the planned invasion of the British Isles.

July 15, 1940

Polish Squadrons 302 and 303

In July and August 1940, two legendary Polish fighter squadrons were formed - 302 'Poznań' and 303 'Warszawa' Tadeusz Kościuszko Squadron, which played a crucial role in the Battle of Britain. Polish pilots demonstrated extraordinary combat effectiveness, courage, and dedication in defending British skies against the German Luftwaffe.

March 11, 1941

Lend-Lease Act

The Lend-Lease Act, signed into law by President Franklin D. Roosevelt, authorized the United States to provide military aid and supplies to Allied nations during World War II. This pivotal legislation effectively ended American neutrality and transformed the U.S. into the 'Arsenal of Democracy.'

August 9, 1941

Douglas Bader's Last Combat Mission

RAF Group Captain Douglas Bader, a double amputee fighter ace, flew his final combat mission on August 9, 1941, scoring his last aerial victory before being shot down and captured over northern France.

February 4, 1945

The Yalta Conference

The Yalta Conference was a crucial meeting of the three Allied powers' leaders - Roosevelt, Churchill, and Stalin - which took place from February 4-11, 1945, in Yalta, Crimea. During the conference, decisions were made that shaped the post-war world order, including the division of Europe into spheres of influence, establishment of new state borders, and the creation of the United Nations.

May 7, 1945

Nazi Germany Surrender

The unconditional surrender of Nazi Germany to Allied forces in May 1945 marked the end of World War II in Europe, with ceremonies taking place in Reims on May 7 and Berlin on May 8, following Hitler's suicide and the collapse of the Third Reich.

May 8, 1945

German Surrender and the End of World War II

On May 8, 1945, in Berlin-Karlshorst, the Act of Unconditional Surrender of Nazi Germany was signed, officially ending World War II in Europe. The document was signed by representatives of the German Wehrmacht High Command in the presence of representatives from the main Allied powers: USSR, USA, Great Britain, and France. A day earlier, on May 7, a preliminary surrender was signed in Reims.