1942 saw the Allies beginning to gain the upper hand against the Axis in North Africa, and the Germans began to struggle in the Soviet Union. [5:12]

1943 saw the Axis retreating from North Africa and the Soviet Union, and the fall of Mussolini as Italy surrendered. [4:56]

In 1943, the tide really turns in favor of the Allies in World War II. They are able to push the Axis out of N.Africa and force a surrender from Italy (along with Mussolini being deposed). The Soviets are able to start pushing the Axis...