Events for September 2012

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WWII: Signing of Japanese Instrument of Surrender aboard USS Missouri

2nd September 1945

The Japanese Instrument of Surrender was the written agreement that enabled the Surrender of Japan, marking the end of World War II. General MacArthur, Supreme Allied Commander in the Pacific, forbade any Allied forces from… Read more...

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Operation Avalanche

9th September 1943

The main invasion at Salerno by the United States Fifth Army began on the 9th September, and in order to secure surprise, the decision had been taken to assault without preliminary naval or aerial bombardment.… Read more...

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Battle of Poitiers

19th September 1356

The Battle of Poitiers was fought between the Kingdoms of England and France on 19 September 1356 near Poitiers, resulting in the second of the three great English victories of the Hundred Years' War: Crécy… Read more...

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WWII: Start of the Blitz

7th September 1940

The sustained bombing of Britain during The Blitz hit many towns and cities across the country, beginning with the bombing of London for 76 consecutive nights from the 7th September 1940. By the end of… Read more...

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WWII: Victory for RAF in Battle of Britain

15th September 1940

RAF Fighter Command is claiming victory over the Luftwaffe after a day of heavy bombing raids ended in big losses for the enemy. According to the RAF, 176 enemy aircraft were destroyed by fighter planes.… Read more...

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The Battle of Worcester

3rd September 1651

The Battle of Worcester took place on 3 September 1651 at Worcester, England and was the final battle of the English Civil War. Oliver Cromwell and the Parliamentarians defeated the Royalist, predominantly Scottish, forces of… Read more...

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