World War II - American destroyers for British bases

Time: Tuesday Sep 3, 1940 at 12:04:00 AM

Place: Washington D.C., U.S.

Details: In 1940, following the German capture of Paris, the size of the United States Navy was significantly increased. In September the United States further agreed to a trade of American destroyers for British bases.

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