A major battle in the Eastern Front of World War II, where the Soviet Union defended the city of Stalingrad from German forces.
Allied forces launch the invasion of Nazi-occupied Western Europe, contributing to the eventual defeat of Germany.
The real-time strategy video game Company of Heroes 2 is released, focusing on the Eastern Front of World War II.
The German Wehrmacht launches a surprise invasion of the Soviet Union, initiating Operation Barbarossa.
Soviet forces engage German troops in intense urban combat in Kharkov, attempting to halt the German advance.
Soviet forces launch a major counteroffensive, encircling and trapping the German 6th Army.
The largest tank battle in history takes place as Soviet forces repel the German offensive at Kursk.
Soviet forces recapture the city of Kharkov, pushing back the German army in Ukraine.
Soviet troops initiate the final assault on the German capital, aiming to end the war in Europe.
Germany surrenders unconditionally, marking the end of World War II in Europe.
