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California during World War II was a major contributor to the World War II effort. California's long Pacific Ocean coastline provided the support needed for the Pacific War. California also supported the war in Europe. After the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, most of California's manufacturing was shifted to the war effort ...
The Rosie the Riveter/World War II Home Front National Historical Park was established on the shipyard site to commemorate and interpret the role of the home front in winning World War II. Richmond Shipyards Images [98] [99] Map of Kaiser-Permanente Yard #1, #2, #3 and #4 [100] Kaiser Shipyards [99]
World War II on the National Register of Historic Places in California (23 P) Pages in category "California in World War II" The following 46 pages are in this category, out of 46 total.
This is a bibliography of California history. It contains English language (including translations) books and mainstream academic journal articles published after World War II. Inclusion criteria. This list is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all works about California history. It is limited to works primarily or substantially about ...
The California Army National Guard played an important role in World War II. One of the most illustrious California military units, the 40th Infantry Division, fought against the Imperial Japanese in the Pacific. California's 184th Infantry Regiment also fought in the Pacific Theater.
California was moored in Pearl Harbor on 7 December 1941 when the Japanese attacked the port, bringing the United States into World War II. The ship was moderately damaged by a pair of torpedoes and a bomb, but a fire disabled the ship's electrical system, preventing the pumps from being used to keep the ship afloat.
The Battle of Los Angeles, also known as the Great Los Angeles Air Raid, is the name given by contemporary sources to a rumored attack on the continental United States by Imperial Japan and the subsequent anti-aircraft artillery barrage which took place from late 24 February to early 25 February 1942, over Los Angeles, California.
California in World War II (4 C, 46 P) Pages in category "Military history of California" The following 40 pages are in this category, out of 40 total.