WWII

By jarsander

  • Germany invaded Poland on September 1 1939 which started the war

    Germany invaded Poland on September 1 1939 which started the war
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    WWII

  • The soviets bombed Turku and Hanko

    The soviets bombed Turku and Hanko

  • The Battle of Sedan began. In this key battle the Germans attempted to capture the important strategic point of Sedan, which would enable them to cross the Meuse and advance into the undefended French countryside.

    The Battle of Sedan began. In this key battle the Germans attempted to capture the important strategic point of Sedan, which would enable them to cross the Meuse and advance into the undefended French countryside.

  • Edward “Butch” O'Hare of USS Lexington shoots down five Japanese planes in six minutes in his F4F Wildcat over Rabaul, becoming the first US Navy ace of war, receives Medal of Honor.

    Edward “Butch” O'Hare of USS Lexington shoots down five Japanese planes in six minutes in his F4F Wildcat over Rabaul, becoming the first US Navy ace of war, receives Medal of Honor.

  • Japanese fighter planes would attack Pearl Harbor, causing the United States to officially enter World War II.

    Japanese fighter planes would attack Pearl Harbor, causing the United States to officially enter World War II.

  • The U.S. Twentieth Air Force flew over twelve Japanese cities and dropped 720,000 pamphlets warning their populations to surrender or face devastation.

    The U.S. Twentieth Air Force flew over twelve Japanese cities and dropped 720,000 pamphlets warning their populations to surrender or face devastation.