The Americans attack the Gilbert Islands this week, and though they successfully take Tarawa and Makin Atolls, it is VERY costly in lives, and show that the Japanese are not going to be defeated easily. They also have a naval battle in the Solomons. Fighting continues in the Soviet Union and Italy, and an Allied conference takes place in Cairo, a prelude for a major one in Teheran next week.

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Soundtracks from Epidemic Sound:
Break Free - Fabien Tell
Sudden Escape - Brightam Orchestra
Trapped in a maze - Philip Ayers
Legions - Jo Wandrini
Anxiety attack - Bonnie Grace
Dark Beginning - Johan Hynynen
Warning signal - Max Anson
The Proving Grounds - Dragon Tamer
Watchman - Yi Nantiro
Not Safe Yet - Gunnar Johnsen
I am unbreakable - Niklas Johansson
Last Strike for Glory - Dream Cave

A TimeGhost chronological documentary produced by OnLion Entertainment GmbH.

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