RAF prevented from bombing Berlin hits suburbs; raid alarm fails to halt Molotoff reception; industry objectives in Germany, Lorient, Flushing and Dunkerque docks bombed

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1940World War II: In England, Coventry is heavily bombed by German Luftwaffe bombers. Coventry Cathedral is almost completely destroyed.^[†]

World War II or the Second World War was a global conflict between two coalitions: the Allies and the Axis powers. Nearly all of the world's countries participated, with many nations mobilising all resources in pursuit of total war. Tanks and aircraft played major roles, enabling the strategic bombing of cities and delivery of the first and only nuclear weapons ever used in war. World War II is the deadliest conflict in history, causing the death of 70 to 85 million people, more than half of whom were civilians. Millions died in genocides, including the Holocaust, and by massacres, starvation, and disease. After the Allied victory, Germany, Austria, Japan, and Korea were occupied, and German and Japanese leaders were tried for war crimes.

Headlines from November 14, 1940

Albanian Ports Bombed; ITALIANS CAPTURED IN GREEK ADVANCE Greek Attacks Held Successful Greek Positions Raided

MEXICO MAY OFFER BASES FOR U.S. USE; Era of Good Feeling Predicted --No Question in Hemisphere of Cession, Welles Says MEXICO MAY OFFER BASES FOR U.S. USE Sharing of Bases Indicated No Cession or Lease

SCHOOL TIME VOTED FOR CHURCH STUDY; Board Takes Action Despite Opposition Expressed at Two-Hour Hearing Action Long Deferred Dr. Dewey Opposes Plan SCHOOL TIME VOTED FOR CHURCH STUDY Backs Religious Study Denies Law Is Mandate

MOLOTOFF TALKS WITH HITLER AGAIN; Conferences in Berlin Ended-- Russian Conveys Red Party Greetings to Nazis

R.A.F. RAIDS BERLIN DURING SOVIET FETE; Alarm Fails to Halt Molotoff Reception--Wind and Rain Slow Attack on London

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