Table of Data Points

Tag : Aerial

1940-09-16Conscription

Introduction of the first peacetime conscription act (Selective Training and Service Act of 1940) in United States history.

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1940-09-09British bomb Tobruk

In response to the Italian invasion of Egypt, the RAF bombs staging areas in the Italian rear, including Tobruk.

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1940-09-09Italian Paratroopers

Italian dropped Paratroopers in Sallum Egypt. British forces, outnumbered, leave mines and retreat.

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1940-09-09Tel Aviv

Tel Aviv is bombed by Italian aircraft causing 137 deaths.

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1940-08-30Blitz

Bombing of Britain continues. London is bombed in retaliation for the bombing of Berlin.

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1940-08-251940-08-26Bombing Berlin

The RAF bombs Berlin in response to accidental bombing of London the previous night.

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1940-08-24Coventary

The Luftwaffe mistakenly bomb Coventry, accidentally dictating the future shape of the Battle of Britain.

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1940-08-19First Zero Mission

The Japanese fighter the Mitsubishi A6M Zero had it's first combat flight. Twelve Zeros escorted 54 G3M2 bombers on a mission over Chongqing, China.

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1940-08-121940-08-23Adlerangriff

"Eagle Attack", the early assault against the coastal airfields.

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1940-07-23HMS Narwhal Sunk

A Do 17 bomber attacked submarines in the north sea. When the HMS Narwhal fails to return to base she is assumed to have been lost in that attack.

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