This was the first major campaign fought entirely in the air. The German goal was to achieve air superiority over Britain, which was essential for a successful invasion of the country. The British Royal Air Force (RAF) fought a determined and heroic defense against the German Luftwaffe, inflicting heavy losses on the German planes. The failure of Germany to achieve air superiority marked a turning point in the war, as it dashed Hitler's hopes for a quick and decisive victory.
The Battle of El Alamein (October-November 1942)
This battle was fought in the North African desert between the British Eighth Army and the German Afrika Korps under General Erwin Rommel. The British, under General Bernard Montgomery, inflicted a decisive defeat on the Germans, ending Rommel's Afrika Korps as a fighting force. The victory at El Alamein marked a turning point in the war in the Mediterranean theater, as it paved the way for the Allied invasion of Italy and the eventual liberation of Europe.
The Battle of Stalingrad (July 1942-February 1943)
This battle was fought between the Soviet Union and Germany for control of the city of Stalingrad. The battle was a turning point in the war on the Eastern Front, as it marked the first major defeat of the German Wehrmacht. The battle lasted for six months and resulted in the death or capture of over 2 million German soldiers. The Soviet victory at Stalingrad was a major turning point in the war, as it marked the end of German hopes for victory in the Soviet Union.
The D-Day Landings (June 6, 1944)
This was the day when the Allied forces invaded Normandy, France, in a massive operation that involved over 156,000 troops and 5,000 ships and landing craft. The invasion was a success, and the Allies were able to establish a foothold in Europe. The D-Day landings were a major turning point in the war, as they marked the beginning of the end for Nazi Germany.
The Battle of the Bulge (December 1944-January 1945)
This was a major German offensive in the Ardennes Forest in Belgium, Luxembourg, and France. The German goal was to split the Allied forces and capture the port of Antwerp, which was vital for Allied supplies. The German offensive was initially successful, but the Allied forces were able to hold them back and eventually defeat them. The Battle of the Bulge was a major turning point in the war, as it marked the last major German offensive of the war.
These five events were all major turning points in World War 2, and they all played a crucial role in the Allied victory.