Explore 1941

Facts from 1941 the YEARS INFORMATION

• World War II: 1941 was a pivotal year in World War II, with significant events including the German invasion of the Soviet Union.
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• Attack on Pearl Harbor: On December 7, 1941, Japan attacked the United States naval base at Pearl Harbor, leading to the U.S. entering the war.
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• Operation Barbarossa: Launched by Germany on June 22, 1941, it was the largest military operation in history.
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• Winston Churchill and Franklin D. Roosevelt: The two leaders met aboard a warship in August to discuss the Atlantic Charter.
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• The Holocaust: The systematic extermination of Jews and other minorities intensified with the implementation of mass shootings and deportations.
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• U.S. Lend-Lease Act: Enacted in March 1941, it allowed the U.S. to supply its allies with war material.
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• Battle of Moscow: A major battle on the Eastern Front that resulted in a Soviet victory over German forces.
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• First use of radar: Radar was extensively used in military applications for the first time during this year.
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• Nazi atrocities: Documents began to surface regarding Nazi war crimes, including plans for the final solution.
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• Invention of the computer: The first program-controlled computer, the Z3, was completed in Germany.