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Selective Service Act of 1940
Act created on Septemeber 14, 1940 that required that all men aged 18 to 45 were made liable for military service, and all men aged 18 to 65 were required to register. -
Attack of Pearl harbor
Japan launches a surprise attack on the U.S naval base at Pearl Harbor hawaii because they sent additional aid to China who was at war with Japan.
21 sinks were sunk or damaged
2,403 Americans were killed
1,178 Americans are injured -
U.S At War
Germany and Italy declare war on the U.S., so the U.S. declares war on Germany, Italy and Japan -
Russia Traps Germany
The Russian Red army traps & captures German armies that invaded the Soviet Union -
Americans entering the war in 1941 through the Norway invasion
In 1944, the Germans knew that the Allies, now including the U.S would try to invade France to free Europe from Germany. The Allied forces decided to begin the invasion by landing a huge army at a place called Normandy Beach. (this was the largest aquitic invasion in U.S history). -
World War II Ends
A formal surrender ceremony is held in Tokyo Bay on the U.S battleship Missouri. World War II offically ends.
