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World War II History
World War II History
1941 - Germany conquered Crete after beginning their invasion on May 20.
1941 - British troops surrounded Baghdad forcing the end to the Iraqi revolt.
| "We secured peace for our country for one and a half years, as well as an opportunity of preparing our forces for defense if fascist Germany risked attacking our country in defiance of the pact. This was a definite gain to our country and a loss for fascist Germany." Josef Stalin - July 3, 1941 - (Speaking of the 1939 non-aggression pact between the USSR and Germany) |
