Island Hopping

A military strategy employed by the Allied forces during World War II, involving the capture of a series of islands in the Pacific Ocean to advance towards Japan.

Combined Operations

Military operations involving the coordinated efforts of multiple branches of the armed forces, such as land, air, and naval forces, to achieve a common objective. Significant in World War II, especially in amphibious landings and combined air and naval attacks.

Aquamarine Operation

A top-secret Allied operation during World War II involving the deception of the Axis powers regarding the intended landing site for the invasion of Normandy. It involved the creation of a fake army and the dissemination of false intelligence through various channels.

Baku Conference (1942)

A meeting between Winston Churchill and Joseph Stalin during World War II to discuss the Allied strategy against Nazi Germany.