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# World War II US Strategy in Europe This document outlines the major events and strategies of the US during World War II in Europe. ## Main Idea * **Europe First Strategy**: The US prioritized defeating Germany in Europe before focusing on the Pacific. ## Events of WWII in Europe * **Europ...

# World War II US Strategy in Europe This document outlines the major events and strategies of the US during World War II in Europe. ## Main Idea * **Europe First Strategy**: The US prioritized defeating Germany in Europe before focusing on the Pacific. ## Events of WWII in Europe * **Europe First Strategy Details**: The US strived to defeat Germany first, as Germany could win in Europe without Japan, but Japan could not win without Germany. ### Battle of the Atlantic * The allies had troubles with German U-boats attacking Allied ships. Allied convoys & air support were used to protect against the attacks. ### Operation Torch (1942) * The US & UK forces drove the Axis Powers (Germany, Italy, Japan) out of Africa. American forces were led by General Eisenhower, General Patton, and General Bradley. ### Invasion of Italy (1943) * Italy was invaded in the summer of 1943. Mussolini was arrested. ### Operation Overload (Mainland Europe Invasion) * **D-Day (June 6, 1944)**: This major military invasion of mainland Europe was commanded by General Dwight D. Eisenhower. Approximately 175,000 US, UK, and Allied forces crossed the English Channel and landed in Normandy, France.