World War II Timeline: April 1941
A dated guide to 4 documented events in April 1941, with links to individual historical records.
Dated historical records
Entries below follow the dates recorded in the WWII CHRONOS archive. Each linked title opens the original historical entry, including its source reference.
- — Invasion of Yugoslavia and Greece — Germany and its allies begin the Balkan campaign.
- — Companhia Siderúrgica Nacional (CSN) Established — The foundation for large-scale integrated steel production in Brazil.
- — Proclamation of the Independent State of Croatia — After the Axis invasion of Yugoslavia began, the country's political and military system collapsed rapidly.
- — Detroit Tank Arsenal Produces Its First Production Tank — Automotive mass-production methods are transferred to heavy armoured vehicles.
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