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The National World War II Museum Fund

Steven Terjeson | September 8, 2008

Dear Family and Friends,
I recently created a personal fund to help support The National World War II Museum. Please help us make a difference.
Whatever you can give will be appreciated, and everything helps. Thank you for your support.
Sincerely,
Steve Terjeson
To make a donation online, visit our fund center.

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World War II History for September 1

Steven Terjeson | September 1, 2008

Today in WW II History
**World War II Begins**
World War II History for September 1
1939 – World War II began when Germany invaded Poland.
On this day in 1939, German forces bombard Poland on land and from the air, as Adolf Hitler seeks to regain lost territory and ultimately rule Poland. World War II had begun.
The German [...]

World War II History for August 30

Steven Terjeson | August 30, 2008

Today in WW II History
World War II History for August 30
1941 – During World War II, the Nazis severed the last railroad link between Leningrad and the rest of the Soviet Union.
1945 – General Douglas MacArthur set up Allied occupation headquarters in Japan.
On this day in 1945, Gen. Douglas MacArthur lands in Japan to [...]

World War II History for August 13

Steven Terjeson | August 13, 2008

Today in WW II History
World War II History for August 13
1932 – Adolf Hitler refused to take the post of vice-chancellor of Germany. He said he was going to hold out “for all or nothing.”
1940 – The Battle of Britain begins
On this day in 1940, German aircraft begin the bombing of southern England, and the [...]

World War II History for August 10

Steven Terjeson | August 10, 2008

Today in WW II History
World War II History for August 10
1944 – U.S. forces defeated the remaining Japanese resistance on Guam.
1945 – The day after the atomic bombing of Nagasaki, Japan announced they would surrender. The only condition was that the status of Emperor Hirohito would remain unchanged.

World War II History for August 7

Steven Terjeson | August 7, 2008

Today in WW II History
World War II History for August 7
1942 – U.S. forces landed at Guadalcanal, marking the start of the first major allied offensive in the Pacific during World War II.
On this day in 1942, the U.S. 1st Marine Division begins Operation Watchtower, the first U.S. offensive of the war, by landing on [...]

 
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WW II Combat Footage – Pershing vs Panther

Steven Terjeson | August 7, 2008

Below is a video clip of actual World War II combat footage showing US tanks going up against German tanks between buildings.

WW2 Combat Footage – Pershing vs Panther

World War II History for August 6

Steven Terjeson | August 6, 2008

Today in WW II History
World War II History for August 6
1945 – The American B-29 bomber, known as the Enola Gay, dropped the first atomic bomb on an inhabited area. The bomb named “Little Boy” was dropped over the center of Hiroshima, Japan. An estimated 140,000 people were killed.

Normandy to Berlin: Walking on hallowed ground

Steven Terjeson | August 6, 2008

Normandy to Berlin: Walking on hallowed ground
By Les Young – Published: August 06, 2008 10:28 am
Tuesday, August 5, 2008 — In the wee hours of June 6, 1944 (Day-D, World War II) the long awaited Allied invasion of France began. Para-troopers and glider forces began landing soon after midnight, the Americans behind the western beaches, [...]

World War II History for August 5

Steven Terjeson | August 5, 2008

Today in WW II History
World War II History for August 5
1944 – Polish insurgents liberated a German labor camp in Warsaw. 348 Jewish prisoners were freed.
On this day in 1944, Polish insurgents liberate a German forced-labor camp in Warsaw, freeing 348 Jewish prisoners, who join in a general uprising against the German occupiers of [...]

 
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