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This Week in History: August 29 - September 4

August 30, 2010 Triviaman Historical Blog by Triviaman

August 29: 1943; German occupied Denmark scuttles most of its Navy

As an act of defiance towards thier invaders, on this day the Danish people scuttled most of their Navy, rendering it useless to the Kriegsmarine. Soon afterwards the Germans would dissolve the Danish Government

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This Week in History: August 22 - August 28

August 26, 2010 Triviaman Historical Blog by Triviaman

August 22: 1942; Brazil declares war on Germany and Italy

On this day, the largest country in South America declared war on the European Axis powers, thus bringing it into World War II

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This Week in History: August 15 - August 21

August 20, 2010 Triviaman Historical Blog by Triviaman

August 15: 1944; Operation Dragoon takes place

On this day, allied forces commenced an amphibious assault on Southern France which would last until September 14. Despite being a well-executed amphibious assault operation, it remains largely unknown

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This Week in History: August 8 - August 14

August 10, 2010 Triviaman Historical Blog by Triviaman

August 8: 2005; Dean Rockwell dies

On this day, a hero of the D-Day invasion died of illness at age 93. He was awarded the Navy Cross for "His heroic decision to break radio silence when he faced what was recognized as certain disaster." His action allowed last-minute changes to be made, and saved thousands of American lives.

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This Week in History: August 1 - August 7

August 07, 2010 Triviaman Historical Blog by Triviaman

August 1: 1941; the first Jeep is produced

On this day, one of the most important American land viecles of WWII entered production

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