European Liberation refers to the period during and after World War II when various European countries were freed from Nazi occupation. This liberation involved military campaigns by the Allied forces, including the United States, the United Kingdom, and the Soviet Union, which aimed to defeat the Axis powers. Key events included the D-Day invasion in 1944 and the subsequent push into Germany. The aftermath of European Liberation led to significant political and social changes across the continent. Countries like France, Poland, and Italy began rebuilding their governments and societies, often transitioning to democratic systems. The liberation also set the stage for the Cold War, as tensions arose between the Soviet Union and Western nations.