Perry in Taylor County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
World War II
Taylor County Veterans Memorial Park
Photographed By Brandon D Cross, July 30, 2023
1. World War II Marker
Inscription.
World War II. Taylor County Veterans Memorial Park. This war started on September 1, 1939 when Germany under the command of dictator Adolf Hitler invaded Poland. The United States did not enter the war until Japan attacked military bases at Pearl Harbor in Hawaii December 7, 1941. Germany, Italy, Japan, Bulgaria, Hungary, Romania, Croatia and Slovakia formed an alliance known as the Axis. The United States, United Kingdom, China, and the Soviet Union, called the “Allies” were the major powers fighting the Axis. By wars end a total of 50 nations were members of the Allies. A series of bloody battles in the Pacific brought the Allies to Japan's doorstep by the summer of 1945. Germany surrendered on May 7, 1945, and Japan on Sept. 2, 1945.
This war started on September 1, 1939 when Germany under the command of dictator Adolf Hitler invaded
Poland. The United States did not enter the war until Japan attacked military bases at Pearl Harbor in Hawaii December 7, 1941. Germany, Italy, Japan, Bulgaria, Hungary, Romania, Croatia and Slovakia formed an alliance known as the Axis. The United States, United Kingdom, China, and the Soviet Union, called the “Allies” were the major powers fighting the Axis. By wars end a total of 50 nations were members of the Allies. A series of bloody battles in the Pacific brought the Allies to Japan's doorstep by the summer of 1945. Germany surrendered on May 7, 1945, and Japan on Sept. 2, 1945.
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Parks & Recreational Areas • War, World II. A significant historical date for this entry is September 1, 1939.
Location. 30° 7.457′ N, 83° 34.895′ W. Marker is in Perry, Florida, in Taylor County. Memorial can be reached from the intersection of North Jefferson Street (U.S. 221) and West Cherry Street. Marker located within the Taylor County Veterans Memorial Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Perry FL 32347, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A different marker also named World War II (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named World War II (here,
Also see . . . 1. World War II. (Submitted on August 5, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.) 2. Veterans Memorial Park. (Submitted on August 5, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)
Photographed By Brandon D Cross, July 30, 2023
2. World War II Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on August 5, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 5, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 50 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on August 5, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
