Battle of Wake Island

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Map showing the location of Wake Island in the central Pacific Ocean, marked by an orange dot. The map provides context with surrounding regions, including parts of Asia, North America, and Australia, and labels the Pacific Ocean, equator, and tropics.

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Germany invades Poland, September 1, 1939, using 45 German divisions and aerial attack. By September 20, only Warsaw held out, but final surrender came on September 29.

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Map showing the location of Wake Island in the central Pacific Ocean, marked by an orange dot. The map provides context with surrounding regions, including parts of Asia, North America, and Australia, and labels the Pacific Ocean, equator, and tropics.

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