Provide information about 2 specific battles that took place during World War II. Explain one battle in the European Theater and one battle in Pacific Theater/Asian Theater in about 2-3 sentences each.
In the European Theater, the Battle of Stalingrad was a major turning point in WWII. Lasting from August 1942 to February 1943, the battle saw intense fighting between German and Soviet forces in the city of Stalingrad. The Soviet victory at Stalingrad halted the German advance into the Soviet Union and marked the beginning of the end for the Axis powers in Europe.
In the Pacific Theater, the Battle of Midway was a decisive naval battle fought in June 1942. The United States Navy defeated a larger Japanese fleet, sinking four aircraft carriers and inflicting heavy losses on Japanese forces. The Battle of Midway marked a significant turning point in the Pacific War, shifting the balance of power in favor of the Allies.