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The '''Allies,''' or '''Allied Powers''' were one of the two major alliances fighting on Earth during [[World War II]] ([[1939]]-[[1945]]), opposing the Axis Powers. Its main constituents were considered to be the [[United Kingdom]], the [[United States of America]], the [[Russia|Soviet Union]] and [[France]]. One of their key leaders was [[Prime Minister of the United Kingdom]] [[Winston Churchill]], who conducted his operations from the [[Cabinet War Rooms]] in [[London]]. At one point during the [[The Blitz|Blitz]], they enlisted the aid of the [[Dalek]]s, which they believed to be the invention of one of their scientists, [[Edwin Bracewell]]. Through at least Churchill, they were also able to call on [[the Doctor]]'s help from time to time. The Doctor's [[Eleventh Doctor|eleventh incarnation]] and at least one other were known to have been on friendly terms with the Prime Minister. ([[ | The '''Allies,''' or '''Allied Powers''' were one of the two major alliances fighting on Earth during [[World War II]] ([[1939]]-[[1945]]), opposing the Axis Powers. Its main constituents were considered to be the [[United Kingdom]], the [[United States of America]], the [[Russia|Soviet Union]] and [[France]]. One of their key leaders was [[Prime Minister of the United Kingdom]] [[Winston Churchill]], who conducted his operations from the [[Cabinet War Rooms]] in [[London]]. At one point during the [[The Blitz|Blitz]], they enlisted the aid of the [[Dalek]]s, which they believed to be the invention of one of their scientists, [[Edwin Bracewell]]. Through at least Churchill, they were also able to call on [[the Doctor]]'s help from time to time. The Doctor's [[Eleventh Doctor|eleventh incarnation]] and at least one other were known to have been on friendly terms with the Prime Minister. ([[TV]]: ''[[Victory of the Daleks]]'') | ||
In [[June]] [[1944]], the Allies staged the [[Normandy landings]] to invade mainland [[Europe]]. ([[ | In [[June]] [[1944]], the Allies staged the [[Normandy landings]] to invade mainland [[Europe]]. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[The Taint (novel)|The Taint]]'') | ||
On [[8 May]] [[1945]], the Allies' victory over Germany was marked by [[VE Day]]. A major celebration took place in [[Trafalgar Square]] in [[London]]. ([[ | On [[8 May]] [[1945]], the Allies' victory over Germany was marked by [[VE Day]]. A major celebration took place in [[Trafalgar Square]] in [[London]]. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[Magic of the Angels (novel)|Magic of the Angels]]'') The [[Seventh Doctor]] and his companions [[Ace]] and [[Hex]] were present in London for the celebrations. ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[Casualties of War (audio story)|Casualties of War]]'') | ||
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Revision as of 10:08, 16 September 2012
The Allies, or Allied Powers were one of the two major alliances fighting on Earth during World War II (1939-1945), opposing the Axis Powers. Its main constituents were considered to be the United Kingdom, the United States of America, the Soviet Union and France. One of their key leaders was Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Winston Churchill, who conducted his operations from the Cabinet War Rooms in London. At one point during the Blitz, they enlisted the aid of the Daleks, which they believed to be the invention of one of their scientists, Edwin Bracewell. Through at least Churchill, they were also able to call on the Doctor's help from time to time. The Doctor's eleventh incarnation and at least one other were known to have been on friendly terms with the Prime Minister. (TV: Victory of the Daleks)
In June 1944, the Allies staged the Normandy landings to invade mainland Europe. (PROSE: The Taint)
On 8 May 1945, the Allies' victory over Germany was marked by VE Day. A major celebration took place in Trafalgar Square in London. (PROSE: Magic of the Angels) The Seventh Doctor and his companions Ace and Hex were present in London for the celebrations. (AUDIO: Casualties of War)
See also
