World War II History

Steven Terjeson | May 8, 2009

VE Day (Victory in Europe) May 8, 1945 – Toronto, CA
View the Toronto City Archives VE Day photo collection.

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Steven Terjeson | August 19, 2008

Today in WW II History
World War II History for August 19
1934 – Adolf Hitler was approved for sole executive power in Germany as Führer.
On this day in 1934, Adolf Hitler, already chancellor, is also elected president of Germany in an unprecedented consolidation of power in the short history of the republic.
In 1932, German President Paul [...]

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Steven Terjeson | August 18, 2008

Today in WW II History
World War II History for August 18
1940 – Canada and the U.S. established a joint defense plan against the possible enemy attacks during World War II.
1941 – Hitler suspends euthanasia program
On this day in 1941, Adolf Hitler orders that the systematic murder of the mentally ill and handicapped be brought to [...]

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Steven Terjeson | June 6, 2008

Today in WWII History
World War II History for June 6
1942 – Japanese forces retreated in the World War II Battle of Midway. The battle had begun on June 4.
1944 – The D-Day invasion of Europe took place on the beaches of Normandy, France. 400,000 Allied American, British and Canadian troops were involved.
The Battle of Normandy [...]

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