A Day in History:  September 1, 1939 - The Day World War II Began

While Hitler sent in 1,300 planes, over 2,000 tanks and one and a half million ground troops, Poland’s military consisted primarily of ground troops. On September 3, Britain and France declared war on Germany, but unfortunately, were not able to save Poland, who surrendered on September 27, after the Soviet Union joined with Germany.

In May 1940, Germany invaded Western Europe, where France fell to Germany six weeks later. Shortly after, Germany, along with Japan and Italy, signed the Tripartite Pact and became known as the Axis Powers.  After Germany invaded the Soviet Union in June 1941, the Soviets joined the Allies. It wasn’t until the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941 that the United States entered the war in both Europe and the Pacific. China and most of the rest of the world joined the Allies. From the beginning of 1942 through the end of the war, battles were fought throughout Europe, across North Africa, in the North Atlantic Ocean, throughout Southeast Asia and China and across the Pacific Ocean.

The war concluded in Europe in May 1945, when the Western Allies and the Soviet Union invaded Germany and captured Berlin. It wasn’t until August 14, 1945, after the United States dropped two atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki that the Japanese surrendered.

World War II was the world’s largest armed conflict in history, with more than 30 countries participating, including the most powerful.  It was also the deadliest war in history, with 50 million fatalities.

Veterans Commemoratives honors those who served during World War II, and every war and military action since, to protect our country and its allies. A variety of customized products are available to mark their service, and may be viewed online at www.vetcom.com.

MILITARY and WAR SERVICE RINGS:  Custom made in America, our rings feature a wide variety of Service Emblems, War Medals and Ribbons, War Memorials and Career Service Insignia; plus personal birthstones and engraving added to identify each Veteran’s ring as his own.

U.S. VETERANS WAR SERVICE WATCHES:  These unique watches feature choices of dials displaying War Medals and Ribbons in official colors and Service Branch Emblems. The patented watch bands feature attachments displaying choices of Career Insignia and a Veterans Personal Monogram and Birthstones. Watch case backs are engraved with the Veterans initials and Years of Service.

BOMBER JACKETS: Inspired by the A-2 Military Bomber jackets, ours is updated for today’s lifestyles. Options include Conceal Carry dual pockets to protect valuables and for those who are licensed to carry firearms. A variety of War and Service Branch patches are available for those who wish to display them on their apparel to show their pride.

Related products you may like:

U.S. MILITARY SERVICE ELITE BOMBER JACKETS

Featuring A FREE Service Branch Patch of Your Choice and Optional Conceal Carry Inner Pockets

read more »