The Pictures that Defined World War II
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Getting the perfect shot in wartime is not only about weapons. Photographers were there every step of the way to capture the heroic triumphs and devastating losses.
After the bombing of Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, President Franklin Roosevelt committed American forces to the Allied cause in World War II.
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The Atlantic Charter was a pivotal policy statement issued in August 14, 1941 that, early in World War II, defined the Allied goals for the post-war world. It was drafted by the
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World War II-The Axis Assault, 1939-1942 Vol. I : The Diaries, Documents, Speeches, and Newspaper Reports That Defined World War II by Douglas Brinkley (2003, Hardcover, Revised edition) for sale online
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World War II Photos
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World War II Ends: 22 Photos of Jubilant Celebrations After Allied Victory
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World war Photography
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World War ll
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History -- WW2
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