World War Two in Europe, November 1942

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Simeon Netchev
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A map illustrating the geopolitical situation in Europe and the Mediterranean in early November 1942 with World War II in Europe at a critical juncture. The Axis powers, led by Nazi Germany, had made significant advances across the continent in previous years, but by this time, their momentum was beginning to stall. The Allies had launched Operation Torch, landing in North Africa on November 8th, marking the beginning of a campaign to push Axis forces out of Africa and gain control of the Mediterranean. On the Eastern Front, the Soviet Union had launched a counteroffensive at Stalingrad, cutting off Germany's 6th Army and bringing the war to a turning point.

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Simeon Netchev
Simeon is a freelance visual designer and history teacher, passionate about the human stories that shape the past. He believes every image should tell a story and invite interaction, while every map should lead on a journey — blending imagination with e

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Netchev, S. (2024, March 11). World War Two in Europe, November 1942. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/18673/world-war-two-in-europe-november-1942/

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Netchev, Simeon. "World War Two in Europe, November 1942." World History Encyclopedia. Last modified March 11, 2024. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/18673/world-war-two-in-europe-november-1942/.

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Netchev, Simeon. "World War Two in Europe, November 1942." World History Encyclopedia. World History Encyclopedia, 11 Mar 2024. Web. 27 Mar 2025.

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