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ace defeated by convoy escort |
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the North Atlantic... The British destroyer Wolverine sinks the German submarine
U-47 in a convoy engagement. The U-47 is commanded by the ace captain, Prien, one of the three leading U-boat captains who will be killed or captured in the next few weeks.
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This
chronological study of the Second World War provides a
comprehensive day-by-day account of WWII. While focused on the
military history of the war, with an emphasis on the battles
and campaigns fought, the timeline includes social and
political history as well. Some Holocaust related events are
already recorded and additional updates are pending. In so far
as possible, the images included in this presentation are
pictures from the given days. Additional information and
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index.
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