The term Allied Forces refers to the coalition of nations that united against common enemies during various conflicts in history, most notably during:
During World War I, the Allies, also known as the Entente Powers, consisted primarily of:
Their adversaries were the Central Powers, including Germany, Austria-Hungary, Ottoman Empire, and Bulgaria. The Allies aimed to defeat the Central Powers, restore national territories, and enforce a peace that would prevent future conflicts. The war ended with the signing of the Treaty of Versailles in 1919, which imposed heavy reparations on Germany.
In World War II, the Allied Forces were an international coalition formed to combat the Axis Powers (principally Germany, Italy, and Japan). Key members included:
The Allies coordinated their efforts through various agreements and organizations like the Atlantic Charter and the United Nations. Their strategy involved multiple fronts including:
The war ended with the surrender of Germany in May 1945 and Japan in September 1945 after the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki.
The Allied Forces played a crucial role in shaping the post-war world:
The legacy of the Allied Forces includes: