On November 11, 1941, around 1,000 Jews from Hamburg were deported to the Minsk Ghetto in occupied Belarus. Most perished in ghettos or killing sites like Maly Trostenets, making this one of the earliest organized deportations of German Jews during the Holocaust.
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December 11, 1941 | Germany and Italy Declare War on the United States
On December 11, 1941, Germany and Italy declared war on the United States, marking America’s full entry into World War II. Discover how this act reshaped the global conflict.
December 10, 1941 | HMS Prince of Wales and HMS Repulse Sunk
On December 10, 1941, HMS Prince of Wales and HMS Repulse were sunk by Japanese aircraft, marking the first time capital ships were destroyed by air power alone while at sea.
December 9, 1941 | China Declares War on Japan, Germany, and Italy
On December 9, 1941, China declared war on Japan, Germany, and Italy, strengthening its alliance with the Allied powers and intensifying its fight against occupation.
December 8, 1941 | The United States Declares War on Japan
On December 8, 1941, the U.S. declared war on Japan following the Pearl Harbor attack. Discover the story behind this pivotal moment in World War II.
December 7, 1941 | Attack on Pearl Harbor
On December 7, 1941, the attack on Pearl Harbor changed the course of history, leading to the U.S. entry into World War II.
December 5, 1941 | Soviet Counteroffensive in the Battle of Moscow
On December 5, 1941, the Soviet Red Army launched a counteroffensive during the Battle of Moscow, halting Nazi Germany’s advance and marking a turning point on the Eastern Front in World War II.
December 4, 1941 | Japanese Embassy in Washington Begins Evacuation
On December 4, 1941, the Japanese Embassy in Washington began evacuating staff and destroying sensitive documents, signaling the end of diplomacy and the imminent attack on Pearl Harbor.
September 11, 1 941 | The Groundbreaking of The Pentagon
On September 11, 1941, the U.S. began constructing The Pentagon, a symbol of military might and central command, just months before entering World War II.