Allied victory

Definition

The successful outcome achieved by the Allies, a coalition of countries including the United States, Great Britain, and Soviet Union, during World War II. They defeated the Axis powers led by Germany, Italy, and Japan.

Related terms

Axis powers: The coalition of countries led by Germany, Italy, and Japan that fought against the Allies during World War II.

D-Day: The largest seaborne invasion in history that took place on June 6, 1944 when Allied forces landed in Normandy to liberate Western Europe from German occupation.

Yalta Conference: A meeting held in February 1945 between Roosevelt (USA), Churchill (UK), and Stalin (USSR) where they discussed post-war plans and strategies for defeating Nazi Germany.