Melbourne in Brevard County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
World War II
[Melbourne Military Memorial Park]
Photographed By Brandon D Cross, April 9, 2022
1. World War II Marker
Inscription.
World War II was caused by Germany’s expansion program initiated by Hitler. England and France declared war on Germany September 3, 1939. Japan attacked Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. Setting off war in the Pacific. The United States declared war on Japan on December 8, 1941. Within a few days Hitler declared war on the United States. The European War came to an end when Italy surrendered on September 3, 1943 and Hitler on May 7, 1945. Japan’s surrender on September 2, 1945 ended the war in the Pacific Theater of operations. There were 292,131 Americans KIA. 115,185 non combat casualties, and 670.846 WIA. Civilian casualties, world wide in this war is estimated at 30,755,000. Estimated cost of war $262,259,000,000.
World War II was caused by Germany’s expansion program initiated by Hitler. England and France declared war on Germany September 3, 1939. Japan attacked Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. Setting off war in the Pacific. The United States declared war on Japan on December 8, 1941. Within a few days Hitler declared war on the United States. The European War came to an end when Italy surrendered on September 3, 1943 and Hitler on May 7, 1945. Japan’s surrender on September 2, 1945 ended the war in the Pacific Theater of operations. There were 292,131 Americans KIA. 115,185 non combat casualties, and 670.846 WIA. Civilian casualties, world wide in this war is estimated at 30,755,000. Estimated cost of war $262,259,000,000.
Erected by Melbourne Military Memorial Park.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, World II. A significant historical date for this entry is September 3, 1939.
Location. 28° 5.009′ N, 80° 36.819′ W. Marker is in Melbourne, Florida, in Brevard County. Marker can be reached from Oak Street south of East Hibiscus Boulevard, on the left when traveling south. Marker located within Melbourne Military Memorial Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1601 Oak St, Melbourne FL 32901, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Civil War Veterans Memorial (here, next to this marker);
Also see . . . Explore WWII History. (Submitted on April 10, 2022, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)
Photographed By Brandon D Cross, April 9, 2022
2. World War II Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on April 11, 2022. It was originally submitted on April 10, 2022, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 185 times since then and 47 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on April 10, 2022, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
