World War II

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Iva Toguri D'Aquino: The Complex Story Behind the Alleged "Tokyo Rose"

Iva Toguri D’Aquino, a Japanese-American suspected of being wartime radio propagandist “Tokyo Rose,” was arrested in Yokohama. D’Aquino served six years in prison; she was pardoned in 1977 by President Ford.

05.09.23 07:30 AM - Comment(s)

The Surrender Aboard USS Missouri: The End of World War II

By Matt

On September 2, 1945, Japanese representatives signed the official Instrument of Surrender, prepared by the War Department and approved by President Harry S. Truman. It set out in eight short paragraphs the complete capitulation of Japan.

01.09.23 06:23 AM - Comment(s)

The Precipice of War: A Detailed Look at Germany's Invasion of Poland in 1939

By Matt

At noon on August 31st, 1939, despite threats of British and French intervention, Nazi leader Adolf Hitler signs an order to attack Poland, and German forces move to the frontier.

31.08.23 07:30 AM - Comment(s)

A Historic Step: US Forces Land in Japan on August 28th, 1945

By Matt

August 28th 1945 – US forces under General George Marshall landed in Japan. This advance guard of 150 American technicians land at Atsugi airfield, near Yokohama. For the first time, the Allies set foot on Japanese soil. Their arrival has been delayed for 48 hours by the forecast of a typhoon.

28.08.23 07:30 AM - Comment(s)

Turning the Tide: The Pivotal US Landings on Guadalcanal in 1942

By Matt

On August 23rd, 1942, the 1st US flights landed on Guadalcanal. This marked the beginning of a grueling and determined campaign that would test the mettle of American forces and reshape the trajectory of the war in the Pacific theater.

23.08.23 01:00 PM - Comment(s)

World War II

Blog tagged as World War II

Iva Toguri D'Aquino: The Complex Story Behind the Alleged "Tokyo Rose"

The Surrender Aboard USS Missouri: The End of World War II

The Precipice of War: A Detailed Look at Germany's Invasion of Poland in 1939

A Historic Step: US Forces Land in Japan on August 28th, 1945

Turning the Tide: The Pivotal US Landings on Guadalcanal in 1942

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