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World War II History
World War II History
1939 - During World War II, the U.S. modified its neutrality stance with the Neutrality Act of 1939. The new policy allowed cash-and-carry purchases of arms by belligerents.
1942 - During World War II, Axis forces retreated from El Alamein in North Africa. It was a major victory for the British.
| "The Red Army and Navy and the whole Soviet people must fight for every inch of Soviet soil, fight to the last drop of blood for our towns and villages...onward, to victory!" Josef Stalin - July 1941 |
