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