World War II: The Path to Victory

For the Allied powers, the route to victory during the Second World War was far from a straight one. Between the outbreak of the war in 1939, to the darkest days of 1940, the Axis alliance of Italy, Japan and Germany went almost undefeated in their conquests across the globe. However, through determined strategy, technical innovation, and diplomatic guile, the Allies eventually united to forge a triumphant path to victory by 1945. From major military turning points, to world-changing events, it’s a path you can retrace over the following pages.