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The battle fronts of Europe

World War II in Europe featured several pivotal battlefronts that significantly influenced the course of the conflict. The Eastern Front witnessed brutal clashes between Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union, with iconic battles like Stalingrad and Kursk shaping the war’s intensity. The Western Front, marked by the D-Day invasion in 1944, saw Allied forces establishing a second front against Nazi-occupied Europe. The Mediterranean and North African campaigns, including battles like El Alamein, played crucial roles in halting Axis advances. The diverse battlefronts collectively contributed to the eventual defeat of Nazi Germany in 1945.

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Climate

Wettest and Driest Seasons/Months in the United States

Precipitation varies significantly across the U.S. Late summer and autumn tropical cyclones bring rain, dropping across the Atlantic states and Gulf area. In winter and spring, Pacific storm systems get Hawaii and the western U.S. states most precipitation. Low-pressure moving up the U.S.’s eastern shore brings cold season precipitation to the Mid-West and Northeast U.S. states.

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