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World War II

American destroyers for British bases

Tuesday Sep 3, 1940 at 12:04:00 AM
Washington D.C., U.S.

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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