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U.S. Aces of World
War II
Brief biographies and stories of high scoring
American fighter pilots of World War Two.
Canonesa,
Convoy HX72 & U-100
This site describes the events surrounding the loss
of the Canonesa, the attack on Convoy HX72, and the
exploits of the U-boat which sank seven ships in just
over three hours; U-100, captained by Joachim Schepke.
London
War Room
Learn about and collect historical miniatures.
With an extensive online catalogue, you could
spend a long time at this site!
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World War II Timeline
World War Two Timeline
|Pre-War |1938-39
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1920's
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Facist regime takes
power in Italy.
In Germany after the last war, it was possible
to pay 50 million dollars for a nickel cup of
coffee, and $35 million for a $35 suit of clothes.
This Berlin woman, realizing that fuel costs money,
is starting the morning fire with marks "not worth
the paper they are printed on".
In Germany, the currency falls rapidly, depressing
the economy. Resentment grows over the Versaille
treaty and war reparations.
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Windows on Italy
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November 8, 1923
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Beer Hall Putsch.
Hitler's first attempt to grab power in Munich,
Germany. Nazi troops tried to march on the War Ministry.
Shots were fired on the Nazi column and Hitler's
troops scattered. Hitler and many other Nazis were
captured and convicted for treason.
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1920's
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US in the 1920s.
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Kevin Rayburn's 1920s
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1930's
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World Depression sets in.
Hitler assumes power in Germany.
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1930's
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Czechoslovakia between the wars.
Czechoslovakia signed treaty with Soviet Union but
insisted that France assist Czechoslovakia first.
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Radio Prague's History Online Virtual Exhibit!
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1930's
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View
photographs and read oral histories of Jewish
life in central and eastern Europe during the 1930's
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At Centropa.org
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1930's
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Finland before World War Two.
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Finland.Org
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View and browse through some wonderful aviation art.
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