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What happened in April 1942

• April 1, 1942: Sobibór extermination camp opens in occupied Poland, killing at least 160,000 people between April 1942 and October 1943. Symbolizes the Holocaust's brutality.
• April 3, 1942: Japanese forces launch the final assault on US and Filipino troops in the Battle of Bataan, marking a critical phase of WWII in the Pacific.
• April 5, 1942: Imperial Japanese Navy attacks Colombo, Ceylon (Sri Lanka), sinking British cruisers HMS Cornwall and HMS Dorsetshire, impacting Allied naval operations.
• April 9, 1942: Bataan Peninsula falls to Japanese forces, leading to the surrender of American and Filipino troops. A significant defeat for the Allies in the Pacific War.
• April 10, 1942: Construction of Treblinka II extermination camp begins in occupied Poland, resulting in the deaths of around 850,000 people, primarily Jews, between July 1942 and October 1943.
• April 13, 1942: Japanese forces cross the Sittang River and defeat Chinese troops in the Karen Hills, highlighting Japan's military advances in Southeast Asia.
• April 14, 1942: British submarine HMS Upholder likely sunk by Axis forces in the Mediterranean, demonstrating the dangers faced by Allied submarines during WWII.
• April 15, 1942: King George VI awards the George Cross to the island of Malta for its resilience during the Siege of Malta, recognizing the bravery and devotion of its people.
• April 17, 1942: French general Henri Giraud escapes from Königstein Fortress in Germany, showcasing the determination and resourcefulness of Allied prisoners of war.
• April 18, 1942: Doolittle Raid: US Lieutenant Colonel James "Jimmy" Doolittle leads a daring bombing mission against Japan, targeting key cities and demonstrating American air power.
• April 20, 1942: Operation Calendar: US aircraft carrier USS Wasp delivers Spitfires to Malta, but German bombers destroy most of the planes on the ground, highlighting the challenges of supplying besieged islands.
• April 23, 1942: Exeter becomes the first historic English city bombed in the Baedeker Blitz, marking the escalation of German air raids on British cities.
• April 25, 1942: Princess Elizabeth registers for war service in the UK, demonstrating the commitment of the royal family to the war effort.
• April 26, 1942: The Reichstag dissolves itself, granting Adolf Hitler absolute power over the German people, consolidating his dictatorship.
• April 27, 1942: Canada holds a national plebiscite on conscription, reflecting the country's involvement and sacrifices in WWII.
• April 29, 1942: Japanese forces capture Lashio in Burma, forcing the Allies into full retreat, marking a significant Japanese victory in the Burma campaign.