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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 ... 1943
World War Two Timeline
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*** 1943 ***
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February 2, 1943
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Germans surrender armies at Stalingrad.
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February 7, 1943
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Japanese complete their withdrawal from Guadalcanal.
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January 14-21, 1943
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Casablanca Conference between Churchill and Roosevelt.
Left to right, General Henri Giraud, President Roosevelt,
General Charles de Gaulle, and Prime Minister Churchill.
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May 13, 1943
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Germans withdraw
from North Africa.
U.S. Infantry on the road to a victory that finally pushed the Germans and Italians out of North Africa.
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May 16-17, 1943
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The Dams Raid:
617 Squadron
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At Rob Davis'
Home Page
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July 5, 1943
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Final German assault at Kursk resulting in
huge German loss.
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July 10, 1943
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Allied troops land in Sicily.
During the invasion of Sicily, an American cargo ship is hit by a bomb from a German plane and its cargo of munitions explodes, off Gela, Sicily. 07/11/1943
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August 17, 1943
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Patton completes invasion of Sicily with taking
of Messina but 100,000 Axis troops escape across
to the mainland.
Lieutenant Colonel Lyle Bernard, Colorado, 30th Infantry Regiment., a prominent figure in the second daring amphibious landing behind enemy lines on Sicily's north coast, discusses military strategy with Lieutenant General George S. Patton. Near Brolo.
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September 3, 1943
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Allies begin invasion of Italian mainland across
Straits of Messina.
Armistice between Allies and Italians signed.
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View and browse through some wonderful aviation art.
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