World War II History for July 24
Steven Terjeson | July 24, 2009
Today in WWII History: 1941 – Vichy France grants Japan bases in its Indochina colonies; 1943 – Operation Gomorrah is launched; ‘Window’ radar jamming
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Wendell Willkie Audio Clip
Steven Terjeson | July 21, 2009
Wendell Willkie Calls For End Of US Isolationism. Image: Wendell Willkie Campaign Poster
You Do Your Worst — And We Will Do Our Best
Steven Terjeson | July 14, 2009
You Do Your Worst — And We Will Do Our Best (+ Audio)
A tonic for today by Winston Churchill – Speech – House of Commons, July 14, 1941
The impressive and inspiring spectacle we have witnessed displays the vigour and efficiency of the civil defence forces. They have grown up in the stress of emergency. They [...]
War of the Unknown Warriors
Steven Terjeson | July 14, 2009
War of the Unknown Warriors (+ Audio)
Winston Churchill – Speech – BBC Broadcast, London, July 14, 1940
During June and early July, the German Air Force was regrouped to open the vital first stage of “Operation Sea Lion” (the invasion of Britain) by destroying the Royal Air Force. The Battle of Britain began on July 10.
During [...]
World War II History for July 14
Steven Terjeson | July 14, 2009
Audio: General Charles de Gaulle urges America to Join the Allies (14 July 1941)
A 1942 WWII photo portrait of General Charles de Gaulle of the Free French Forces and first president of the Fifth Republic serving from 1958 to 1969.
Today in WWII History
World War II History for July 14
14 July 1933 – All German political [...]
World War II History for July 13
Steven Terjeson | July 13, 2009
Audio Clip: BBC Charles Gardner Reports On Convoy Attack & Dogfight (14 July 1940)
Today in WWII History
World War II History for July 13
13 July 1941 – Britain and the Soviet Union signed a mutual aid pact, that provided the means for Britain to send war material to the Soviet Union.
13 July 1944 – Soviet General [...]
WWII History - BBC Charles Gardner On Convoy Attack - Dogfight (14 July 1940) [3:34m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (920)World War II History for June 16
Steven Terjeson | June 16, 2009
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World War II History for June 16
16 June 1932 – The ban on Nazi storm troopers was lifted by the von Papen government in Germany.
16 June 1940 – Marshal Henri-Philippe Pétain became the prime minister of the Vichy government of occupied France.
Vichy Marshal Henri-Philippe Pétain
16 June 1941 – U.S. President Franklin [...]
World War II History for June 8
Steven Terjeson | June 8, 2009
Today in WWII History
World War II History for June 8
8 Jun 1941 – The Allies, British and Free French forces, invaded Syria and Lebanon.
8 Jun 1944 – Russian Premier Joseph Stalin telegraphed British Prime Minister Winston Churchill to announce that the Allied success at Normandy “is a source of joy to us all,” and promised [...]
World War II History for June 4
Steven Terjeson | June 4, 2009
Today in WWII History
World War II History for June 4
4 JUN 1940 – The British completed the evacuation of 300,000 troops at Dunkirk, France.
4 JUN 1941 – In Germany, the Nazis began restricting Jews access to beaches and swimming pools.
4 JUN 1942 – The Battle of Midway began. It was the first major victory for [...]
World War II History for May 27
Steven Terjeson | May 27, 2009
Today in WWII History
World War II History for May 27
27 May 1941 – U.S. President Roosevelt proclaimed an “unlimited national emergency” amid rising world tension.
27 May 1941 – The German battleship Bismarck was sunk by British naval and air forces. 2,300 people were killed.
27 May 1942 – German General Erwin Rommel began a major offensive [...]
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