Allied forces

Definition

The Allied forces refer to countries that fought against the Axis Powers during World War II. Major Allies included Great Britain, United States, China, and Soviet Union.

Related terms

Axis Powers: The coalition headed by Germany, Italy, and Japan that opposed the Allied forces during World War II.

D-Day Invasion (Normandy Landings): This was a significant military operation led by Allied forces on June 6th 1944 marking a turning point in WWII.

United Nations: An international organization formed after WWII with an aim to promote peace and cooperation among nations; many members were from the former Allied powers.