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40mm guns of the USS HORNET fire at Japanese suicide dive bombers, the Kamikazes, as the carrier's own planes were raiding Tokyo, February 16, 1945. By the end of the war, Japan will have sent an estimated 2,257 Kamikazes. "The only weapon I feared in the war," Admiral Halsey said.
This image is the soldiers that are firing the massive guns that were used on the USS HORNET. They we deadly weapons that many feared. The size of the guns is shocking.
40mm guns of the USS HORNET fire at Japanese suicide dive bombers, the Kamikazes, as the carrier's own planes were raiding Tokyo, February 16, 1945. By the end of the war, Japan will have sent an estimated 2,257 Kamikazes. "The only weapon I feared in the war," Admiral Halsey said.
This image is the soldiers that are firing the massive guns that were used on the USS HORNET. They we deadly weapons that many feared. The size of the guns is shocking.
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"Battleship Row" Pearl Harbor December 7, 1941
This image is of the Battleship Row at the Pearl Harbor Naval Base in Hawaii, when it was attacked by Japanese torpedo and bomber planes. This attack took place on December 7, 1941.
"Battleship Row" Pearl Harbor December 7, 1941
This image is of the Battleship Row at the Pearl Harbor Naval Base in Hawaii, when it was attacked by Japanese torpedo and bomber planes. This attack took place on December 7, 1941.
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In an underground surgery room behind the front lines on Bougainville in the Solomon Islands, an American Army doctor operates on a U.S. soldier wounded by a Japanese sniper. December 13, 1943.
In this image, a doctor is operating on a solider that was wounded by a Japanese sniper. The amount of injuries and deaths caused by the war were tremendous and is very shocking. Between 50-80 million people died during the war.
In an underground surgery room behind the front lines on Bougainville in the Solomon Islands, an American Army doctor operates on a U.S. soldier wounded by a Japanese sniper. December 13, 1943.
In this image, a doctor is operating on a solider that was wounded by a Japanese sniper. The amount of injuries and deaths caused by the war were tremendous and is very shocking. Between 50-80 million people died during the war.
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Submarines in the Pacific Theater were the critical factor in the American campaign. They were responsible for half of all ships sunk, and yet made up only a fraction of the Navy in the region.
This image is of a common submarine during World War II. During World War II, submarines made up less than of the United States Navy, but sank over 30% of Japan's navy. This helped to break the Japanese economy down
by sinking a great amount of shipping. It is surprising that the small amount of submarines could contribute so much.
This image is of a common submarine during World War II. During World War II, submarines made up less than of the United States Navy, but sank over 30% of Japan's navy. This helped to break the Japanese economy down
by sinking a great amount of shipping. It is surprising that the small amount of submarines could contribute so much.
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The Battle of Midway, June 4-6, 1942. Midway Atoll, Sand Island in the backround, Easter Island and its triangular airstrip in the foreground.
This image shows the islands at the Battle of Midway. This Battle was the turning point of the Pacific Campaign. It ended Japanese threats to Hawaii and the United States. It also stopped the expansion of the Japenese Empire in the Pacific. This image is interesting because you can see the Islands clearly.
The Battle of Midway, June 4-6, 1942. Midway Atoll, Sand Island in the backround, Easter Island and its triangular airstrip in the foreground.
This image shows the islands at the Battle of Midway. This Battle was the turning point of the Pacific Campaign. It ended Japanese threats to Hawaii and the United States. It also stopped the expansion of the Japenese Empire in the Pacific. This image is interesting because you can see the Islands clearly.
Sophia C
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Passengers and crews are now required by the law to leave street cars, buses and trackless trolleys and seek shelter, under penalty of fine, imprisonment or both. Conductors and operators will issue upon request special air raid slips good as fares on any vehicle up to one-half hour after second "Blue" signal. Passengers and crews are now required by the law to leave Any vehicle and seek shelter under penalty of fine and or imprisonment
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A variety of consumer goods had limited availability during wartime, and media campaigns urged the public to ration supplies. Consumers have limited access during the war and campaigns urged the public to ration supplies
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Help by putting to lid on Hitler's and saving your old metals and papers. This picture means to help stop Hitler.
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American women played important roles during World War II, both at home and in uniform. Not only did they give their sons, husbands, fathers, and brothers to the war effort, they gave their time, energy, and some even gave their lives. The message of this picture is that even though men are considered strong. Women can be strong too.
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This picture is showing how women can do anything
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