Newhall in Santa Clarita in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
World War II
Europe
| | 1941 - 1945 | |
Photographed by Craig Baker, July 2, 2024
1. World War II Marker
World War II was a global military conflict that was the most devastating in human history. What began in 1939 as a European conflict eventually widened to include most of the nations of the world. The war began on September 1, 1939, with the Nazi German invasion of Poland under Adolf Hitler. Germany proceeded to conquer Denmark, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Belgium, Norway, and France. By June, 1940, Great Britain stood alone against Hitler, as Italy entered the war on Germany's side. A year later, Hitler invaded the Soviet Union. After the United States declared war on Japan for attacking Pearl Harbor, Germany and Italy declared war on the United States on December 11, 1941.
Battles were fought throughout eastern and western Europe, North Africa, and the pacific, with terrible losses on both sides. The tide turned for the American and British forces on June 6, 1944, with the D-day invasion into Normandy, France. Victory in Europe was achieved on May 8, 1945.
Erected by Steve and Diane Arklin; and City of Santa Clarita.
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, World II. A significant historical year for this entry is 1941.
Location. 34° 22.656′ N, 118° 31.713′ W. Memorial is in Santa Clarita, California, in Los Angeles
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Regionally, this memorial is in Greater Los Angeles and in the Transverse Ranges. It is also on the American Pacific Coast. Globally, it is in North America, on the Ring of Fire, in the Pacific Rim, in the Western Hemisphere, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain and also Mexicos Alta California.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Korean War (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named World War II (here, next to this marker); Spanish-American War (here, next to this marker); Civil War (here, next to this marker); World War I (a few steps from this marker); Vietnam War (a few steps from this marker); Mexican American War (a few steps from this marker); William J. Johnston Jr. (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Santa Clarita.
Photographed by Craig Baker, July 2, 2024
2. Two Rows of Markers
Markers along both sides of the walkway describe each major U.S. conflict.
Photographed by Craig Baker, July 18, 2018
3. Sign at Street
Credits. This page was last revised on March 18, 2025. It was originally submitted on July 2, 2024, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 169 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 2, 2024, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 3. submitted on October 25, 2018, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.
