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Image – We Can Do It

Steven Terjeson | January 15, 2009

Poster Image – We Can Do It.
This is a classic and very popular poster showing the strength of the women work force on the homefront during World War II.

See more Women at War Posters in the new World War II History Image Gallery >> Women at War Posters album.
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World War II History for December 11

Steven Terjeson | December 11, 2008

Today in WW II History
World War II History for December 11
1937 – The Fascist Council in Rome, withdrew Italy from the League of Nations.
1941 – Germany and Italy declared war on the United States. The U.S in turn declared war on the two countries.
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World War II History for August 18

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 [...]

Photo – US Navy Hellcat

Steven Terjeson | July 25, 2008

Photo – World War II – Color
US Navy Hellcat fighter on aircraft carrier deck.

View more photos at our World War II History Photo Gallery

World War II History for June 6

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 [...]

World War II History for April 25

Steven Terjeson | April 25, 2008

Today in WWII History
World War II History for April 25

1945 – U.S. and Soviet forces met at Torgau, Germany on Elbe River.
On this day in 1945, eight Russian armies completely encircle Berlin, linking up with the U.S. First Army patrol, first on the western bank of the Elbe, then later at Torgau. Germany is, [...]

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