The Untold History of the United States: Season 1, Episode 1

Chapter 1: World War Two (12 Nov. 2012)

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The Untold History of the United States examines World War II. It offers special attention to the Spanish Civil War, Roosevelt's desire to enter the war on the side of the allies, the strategic Japanese decisions that lead up to Pearl Harbor Attack, and the often overlooked role that the Soviet Union had in winning the war. Written by Shatterdaymorn

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