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The Sinking of the HMS Curacoa by the RMS Queen Mary
A collision between the two large ships caused the sinking of the HMS Curacoa, only 99 of the 345 were rescued. Due to the risk of a U-Boat attack the Queen Mary sped forward without assisting in the rescue effort. -
First Successful Launch of the A4 Rocket
The first successful launch of the German A4 Rocket capable of reaching enemies from a considerable distance. -
The Einsatz Executions
Dubno, Ukraine. Jewish 'prisoners' are rounded up and killed in large groups, it is one of the bloodiest executions of Jews to take place in Ukraine. -
Novorossiysk is Taken by the Germans
The German offensive advances into Russia. -
The Bombing Agreement
The Allied Forces agree to bomb at seperate times (comparable to shifts) so the effort isn't hindered. -
The Third Battle of Matanikau
A bloody battle in the pacific between the Allied Forces and Japan. -
Japanese Attacks on Oregon
Japanese bombers attack a port in Oregon, one of the few attacks on United States soil. -
The Commando Order
Hitler orders the execution of captured POW's. -
The Sinking of the SS Caribou
A german U-boat successfully sank the passenger ferry named the SS Caribou, killing 137. -
Battle at Alamein
Fought in Egypt between the Allied Forces and the Germans -
Drafting Age in England is Lowered to 18
Because of the growing war England Lowers it's service age to 18. -
The Battle at Guadalcanal Lunga Ridge
A large surge of Japanese leave many dead, John Basilone single handedly takes out hundreds of Japanese soldiers. It later earns him the medal of honor. -
Rommel Returns to Battle in Africa
Rommel returns to Africa after he is healed from his sickness. -
United Kingdom's Dissaproval of Nazis Treatment of Jews
Under suspicion of the mistreatment of Jews, leaders of the United Kingdom gather to discusss the treatment of the minority.
