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Tag Archives: World War 2
OTD: Attack on Pearl Harbour
On this day in 1941, Japan attacked the American naval base at Pearl harbour, effectively bringing the United States into the Second World War. 8 battleships were alongside at the time and all were damaged, with four sunk. All but … Continue reading
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OTD: VJ Day 2020
Victory over Japan Day (aka VJ day) is often overshadowed by the more “popular” VE Day that is celebrated on 07 May. Yet we often forget that this day really signalled the end of the bloodiest conflict ever inflicted on … Continue reading
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Tagged Allies, Atomic bomb, Japan, massacre, VE Day, VJ Day, war, World War 2
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