The document summarizes the key events of the European theater from June 1944 to May 1945. It describes the Allied invasion of Normandy in June 1944 and breakthrough in July. It then discusses German resistance and failed assassination attempts. Key cities like Paris were liberated as the Allies scored victories into Germany. The Germans launched a surprise offensive in December known as the Battle of the Bulge but were soon stopped. By early 1945 the Germans were retreating into their homeland as the Soviets advanced from the east. Finally, Berlin fell and Hitler committed suicide in April 1945, leading to Germany's unconditional surrender in May 1945.