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Complete History of Air CombatAs the Second world War rages, watch how America builds up its air power even before getting dragged into the conflict. As early as 1939, President Roosevelt stepped up the production of military aircraft, leading to decisive victories by American forces.

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Complete History of Air CombatAs the Second world War rages, watch how America builds up its air power even before getting dragged into the conflict. As early as 1939, President Roosevelt stepped up the production of military aircraft, leading to decisive victories by American forces.Restart available0Battlezone WWII: Marines in CombatThe US Marines attack the Marianas to get a bombing base within reach of Japan, the assault on Pelelieu.

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