Archive - World War II Today

Churchill warns Japan

2nd April 1941: There are sound reasons why Britain, with the support of America, is unbeatable - but can Japan see the long term?

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Rommel pushes forward in the Desert

1st April 1941: British forces in Libya must now face German Panzers

Apr 1

March 2026

Germany a threat to Russia?

31st March 1941: Some people can see the nature of Hitler's intentions, while others, equally well infomed, seem to be oblivious

Mar 31

In Action with Destroyers

30th March 1941: In a naval battle you might be blasting the enemy into oblivion one day, or find yourself on the receiving end the next

Mar 30

Rescue at Sea - the aftermath of Matapan

29th March 1941: 'the next morning, taking stock of the results of the night’s activities, it was a most distressing sight'

Mar 29

Italian Fleet ambushed off Cape Matapan

28th March 1941: The Royal Navy pretend that 'Air reconnaissance' leads to a devastating attack - concealing an Enigma code breakthrough

Mar 28

'Better the grave than a slave '

27th March 1941: A popular uprising in Yugoslavia leads to a coup d'état overthrowing the pro Nazi government

Mar 27

Secret POW Escape Maps

26th March 1941: A scheme is hatched to provide silks maps to Prisoners of War, concealed in boxes of popular board games

Mar 26

Women must serve too

25th March 1941: The ordeal of the military selection process and medical assessment applies to women as much as men

Mar 25

Hitler predicts war with US

24th March 1941: The Fuhrer rages against 'Roosevelt and the Jews' and wants a 'merciless war' on sea traffic from the Unites States

Mar 24

Diplomatic intrigue and speculation

24th March 1941:The Soviet Ambassador to Britain gets a revealing insight into American and Greek attitudes to the growing war

Mar 24

The Morrison Shelter is introduced

23th March 1941: As the Luftwaffe renew their attacks, the government provide a new bomb shelter that people can use within their houses

Mar 23

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