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The invasion of Poland was the offical start of WWII.
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The Reuben James, the first U.S. vessel was destroyed by enemy fire in World War II. They lost more than 100 of its crew members i the ship.
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The plan called American forces to invade the North African countries of Morocco and Algeria in November 1942.
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FDR dies suddenly and vice president, Harry Truman takes over.
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marked the formal end of the war in Europe.
