Soviet forces launch an assault at the Mannerheim Line.
This week in 1941
Roosevelt announces the "Liberty" program designed to produce 200 ships to support atlantic convoys.
This week in 1942
MacArthur prepares defensive positions in the Philipines at Corregidor.
This week in 1943
In the Pacific, the struggle for Guadalcanal is on.
This week in 1944
RAF mounts large scale bombing raid on Berlin.
This week in 1945
The German Siege of Airborne troops at Bastogne is lifted.
