Department of History

World War II Take a commanding view of the battles and strategy, the men and machines, and the horror and heroism that marked the epic conflict in Europe. PURSUIT OF THE RHINE In a daring offensive move, the Allies boldy thrust forward under tactical air support to break through German lines, and the enemy resistance utimately crumbled. THE BOMBER OFFENSIVE: AIR WAR IN EUROPE The Allies launched this historic penetration raid on a German munitions factory and ultimately paid an extraodinary price in men and machines, but this battle would prove to be a turning point. THE BATTLE OF THE BULGE It was the largest pitched battle in American military history, the last major engagement of the European campaign, and the scene of some of the war's fiercest fighting, leading to a final blow against the Nazis. THE BATTLE OF GERMANY The final campaign of the European theater unfolded in the aftermath of the Battle of the Bulge with the British and Canadian offensive, the historic crossing of the Rine at Remagen, and Eisenhower's final drive to Berlin.