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World War II Begins
Britain and France declare war on Germany -
Rationing Begins
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Winston Churchill
Winston Churchill replaces Neville chamberlain as British Prime Minister -
Battle of Britain
The Luftwaffe attempt to destroy the RAF -
The Blitz
Nearly 2000 killed or injured in London on the first night alone. -
D-Day
Allied troops land in Northern France for the Battle of Normandy. -
VE Day
Victory in Europe