1942 ⟶ First American Forces Arrive in Northern Ireland

The first American forces arrive in Europe landing in Northe...
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🇨🇭 Switzerland Mobilizes Forces

The Swiss government proceeds to a general mobilization of its forces.⟶
Switzerland Mobilizes Forces (1939)
SwitzerlandMobilizationNeutralityMilitaryEuropeWWII

💥 Luftwaffe Attacks on Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland

Luftwaffe attacks on Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.⟶
Luftwaffe Attacks on Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland (1940)
Luftwaffebombing raidsUnited KingdomWalesScotlandNorthern Irelandair raidsstrategic bombingWorld War IIBritish Isles

🏝️ US Forces Repel Japanese Landing Attempt at Wake Island

US forces repel a Japanese landing attempt at Wake Island.⟶
US Forces Repel Japanese Landing Attempt at Wake Island (1941)
USJapanWake IslandPacific TheaterBattleInvasionMilitaryWar

🛡️ American Forces Retreat to Bataan

In the Philippines, American forces retreat into Bataan Peninsula.⟶
American Forces Retreat to Bataan (1941)
PhilippinesBataanUSMilitary RetreatPacific TheaterDefenseWar in the Pacific

🇺🇸 First American Forces Arrive in Northern Ireland

The first American forces arrive in Europe landing in Northern Ireland.⟶
First American Forces Arrive in Northern Ireland (1942)
USNorthern IrelandEuropeMilitaryDeploymentWWIIUnited KingdomAtlanticWar

⚔️ American Forces Offensive on Bataan

American forces are strained for one last offensive on Bataan.⟶
USPhilippinesBataanPacific TheatermilitarydefeatinvasionJapaneseWorld War II