Oh yes, all the allies were major parts of the war. Russia put pressure on Germany's Eastern front, dividing its forces and allowing for the Brits, Americans, Canadians, and Australians to make a combined assault on D-Day. Without Hitler's forces being divided at the fronts, it wouldn't've been successful. Try playing Axis & Allies the board game for a good model of the war, actually fairly accurate in what needs to be done. Very fun, too.
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