World War II Photos Your History Teacher Didn’t Show You

Published on 05/14/2018
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Disbelief

The United States kept a firm isolationist stance during the first two years of World War II, only sending arms and ammunition across the Atlantic to Europe. But when Pearl Harbor was attacked, that all changed. These American sailors are shocked as they watch the massive USS Shaw burning in flames.

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Disbelief

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Hell On Earth

Believe it or not, the Allied beach landings at Normandy were put off by a single day because of bad weather. This eerie photograph shows what the chosen day looked like and we can honestly say that the weather looks far from suitable.

Hell On Earth

Hell On Earth

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