Britain (and to a lesser extent Ireland, officially neutral) represented a marshalling point for Allied armies and war material, close enough to bomb mainland Europe and Germany, and to project seapower around the continent. The delay and eventual cancellation of the invasion meant that American and Allied forces could attack the German military presence in Europe for the entire second half of the war.
The Allied Forces
The Battle of Normandy was the most significant battle between Western Allies and German forces on the continent of Europe. This was the invasion of Europe that signified the final Allied drive to Germany and the eventual end of World War II.
Defeating the German war forces.
Answer this question…German troops were forced to continue fighting the Allies in Western Europe.
In 1945, German military leaders surrendered to the Allied forces, primarily to the Soviet Union in the east and to the Western Allies, including the United States, the United Kingdom, and France, in the west. The unconditional surrender of the German armed forces was formally signed on May 7, 1945, and took effect on May 8, marking the end of World War II in Europe. This event is commemorated as Victory in Europe (V-E) Day.
The United States led Allied forces in an invasion of German territory in Western Europe.
The United States led Allied forces in an invasion of German territory in Western Europe.
The United States led Allied forces in an invasion of German territory in Western Europe.
The United States led Allied forces in an invasion of German territory in Western Europe.
The RAF successfully defeated the Germans in the Battle of Britain in late Summer 1940. The end of the battle allowed Britain to rebuild its military forces and establish itself as an Allied stronghold. Britain later served as a base from which the Liberation of Western Europe was launched.
Eisenhower
By 1940, German forces had overrun most of Europe except for Britain. No other country was prepared to become involved in what was seen as a European war. Therefore Britain stood alone against the very powerful German forces and spent the time re-arming and retraining its armed forces. Nothing much happened until December 1941 when Germany declared war on the USA and they entered the war. Britain was no longer alone.
Eisenhower
The Battle of the Bulge, fought from December 1944 to January 1945, resulted in a significant depletion of German forces and resources, leading to a weakened position for the Nazis on the Western Front. As a direct consequence, Allied forces were able to launch a series of offensives that ultimately contributed to the liberation of Western Europe. The battle marked the last major German offensive campaign on the Western Front, hastening the end of World War II in Europe.
On 1 September 1939, German forces attacked Poland. On 3 September 1939, Britain and France responded by declaring war on Germany.
The Allied Forces
Defeat of the German/Nazi forces in WW2.