World War II 70th Anniversary Mint Sheet
This mint sheet from the Marshall Islands commemorates ten important events from World War II in 1942.
U.S. raiders bomb key Japanese military and industrial areas.
Roosevelt Praises U.S. Rationing Effort
U.S. began a rationing system to keep inflation from skyrocketing – starting with sugar.
U.S. Win Battle in Coral Sea
U.S. Pacific fleet batters Japanese bases in Marshall and Gilbert Isles.
Corregidor Surrenders Under Land Attack
Lt. Gen. Wainwright and 15,000 soldiers and civilians withdrew to the island of Corregidor.
Japanese Make Landings In Aleutian Islands
U.S. warships attack Attu Island and defeat the Japanese.
Turning the Tide
America intercepts Japanese communications preparing them for when Japan moves against Midway.
Japanese Fleet Smashed by U.S. Carriers
America is victorious in the Battle of Midway.
Rosie the Riveter
Many women enter the workforce keeping the military machines rolling.
Marines Gain Hold on Solomon Islands
After fighting through the hot, malaria-infested jungle on Guadalcanal, America claims victory.
America Forces Land in French Africa
Operation Torch initiates the bitter struggle for control of Africa.
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