Important Figures and Events of WWII
World War II dates: Sept. 1, 1939, to Sept. 2, 1945.
Attack on Pearl Harbor (Dec. 7, 1941): The Imperial Japanese Navy Air Service launched a surprise attack on Pearl Harbor, prompting the U.S. to declare war on Japan and its allies.
Adm. Chester Nimitz: Commander of the U.S. Pacific Fleet.
Battle of Midway (June 4 to 7, 1942): A key turning point in the war, stopping Japanese forces from further expansion into the Pacific.
Gen. George Patton: Commander of the U.S. Seventh Army during the invasion of Sicily.
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