What were the turning points of World War II?

Key turning points of World War II include the Battle of Stalingrad in 1942-1943, where the Soviet Union decisively repelled the German advance, marking a significant shift in the Eastern Front. The Allied invasion of Normandy on D-Day, June 6, 1944, opened a crucial Western Front, leading to the liberation of Western Europe. Additionally, the Battle of Midway in June 1942 marked a turning point in the Pacific Theater, as the United States gained the initiative against Japan. These events collectively shifted the momentum in favor of the Allies.