History 1942

Feb 15, 1942: Singapore surrenders

Feb 27, 1942: In a series of battles the Japanese inflict heavy damage on the allied forces.

Apr 18, 1942: An American bomber scored a major psychological victory, when, under the command of General Doolittle, they bombed Japan. These bombers were specially modified to be launched from aircraft carriers.

Oct 23, 1942: British defeat Rommel at El Alamein and eliminate the German threat to the Suez Canal and Middle East.

Nov 8, 1942: The invasion of North Africa. American and British troops advanced towards Tunisia, where they met stiff German opposition.