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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 ... 1942
World War Two Timeline
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*** 1942 ***
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January 8, 1942
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The Alexandria, Louisiana Lee St. Riots occur.
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February 15, 1942
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Signapore falls to the Japanese on "Black
Sunday".
Poster from World War II produced by the United States Information Service. SINGAPORE LOST BECAUSE OF NOT ENOUGH
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February 19, 1942
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Poston, Arizona. Arrival of Japanese Americans, evacuated from west coast defense areas at this War Relocation Authority center.
Executive Order 9066 signed by President Roosevelt placed Japanese-Americans in Internment Camps.
Topaz, Utah. A warm sunny afternoon at the Topaz Relocation Center finds footballs in the air everywhere as young Americans of Japanese ancestry practice their favorite outdoor game. War Relocation Authority.
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April 18, 1942
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U.S. B-25s under Lieutenant-Colonel Doolittle
drop bombs on Japan.
Doolittle Raid on Japan, April 1942 An Army Air Force B-25B bomber takes off from USS Hornet (CV-8) at the start of the raid, 18 April 1942. Be sure to look at the observers in the upper right of the photo.
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May 5, 1942
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U.S. forces in the Philippines surrender to
Japan.
This picture, captured from the Japanese, shows American prisoners using improvised litters to carry those of their comrades who, from the lack of food or water on the march from Bataan, fell along the road. 05/1942
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May 5, 1942
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Battle of Coral Sea - First carrier battle took
place. A U.S. win.
Japanese aircraft carrier Shoho is torpedoed, during attacks by U.S. Navy carrier aircraft in the late
morning of 7 May 1942.
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May 15, 1942
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British forces abandon Burma to the Japanese.
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June 4, 1942
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Battle of Midway ends with a Japanese defeat.
Battle of Midway, June 1942 - Japanese aircraft carrier Hiryu maneuvering during a high-level bombing attack by USAAF B-17 bombers, shortly after 8AM, 4 June 1942.
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June 28, 1942
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Germans begin their summer offensive towards
Stalingrad.
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July 1, 1942
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1st Battle of El Alamein.
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August 7, 1942
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First U.S. troops land on Guadalcanal.
Guadalcanal Campaign, August 1942 to February 1943, U.S. Marines rest in the field on Guadalcanal, circa August-December 1942.
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August 9, 1942
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Battle of Savo Island - Japanese win naval
battle off of Guadalcanal.
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October 26, 1942
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Battle of Santa Cruz Islands - U.S. loses carrier
Hornet.
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November 27, 1942
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The ships of the French fleet are scuttled in Toulon harbor.
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November 13, 1942
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Naval Battle of Guadalcanal - U.S. fight off
attempt to relieve Guadalcanal.
Poster produced by the War Production Board dated ca.1942-ca.1943. FROM GUADALCANAL TO TRIPOLI WE'LL GIVE THEM PLANES FOR VICTORY. (National Archives)
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November 28, 1942
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German 1942 offensive against Stalingrad grinds
to a halt short of its objectives.
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December 12, 1942
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North Africa: British forces under Montgomery
push Germans out of El Egheila.
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View and browse through some wonderful aviation art.
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