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A collision between the two large ships caused the sinking of the HMS Curacoa, only 99 of the 345 were rescued. Due to the risk of a U-Boat attack the Queen Mary sped forward without assisting in the rescue effort.
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The first successful launch of the German A4 Rocket capable of reaching enemies from a considerable distance.
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Dubno, Ukraine. Jewish 'prisoners' are rounded up and killed in large groups, it is one of the bloodiest executions of Jews to take place in Ukraine.
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The German offensive advances into Russia.
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The Allied Forces agree to bomb at seperate times (comparable to shifts) so the effort isn't hindered.
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A bloody battle in the pacific between the Allied Forces and Japan.
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Japanese bombers attack a port in Oregon, one of the few attacks on United States soil.
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Hitler orders the execution of captured POW's.
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A german U-boat successfully sank the passenger ferry named the SS Caribou, killing 137.
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Fought in Egypt between the Allied Forces and the Germans
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Because of the growing war England Lowers it's service age to 18.
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A large surge of Japanese leave many dead, John Basilone single handedly takes out hundreds of Japanese soldiers. It later earns him the medal of honor.
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Rommel returns to Africa after he is healed from his sickness.
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Under suspicion of the mistreatment of Jews, leaders of the United Kingdom gather to discusss the treatment of the minority.
