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AZ During WWII

During World War II, Arizona played a crucial role in the war effort with significant increases in mining, particularly copper, to support the war industry. The state's landscape was also home to various internment and POW camps, deeply impacting its communities. Notable figures emerged during this era, such as the Navajo Code Talkers, who provided invaluable communication support for the U.S. military, and Ira Hayes, a hero of Iwo Jima. Explore Arizona's multifaceted contribution to the war through its events, people, and places.

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AZ During WWII

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  1. AZ During WWII Events, People, and Places

  2. Mining • Mining, which had been a slump, now increases – especially copper • All for war industry

  3. Flying Squadrons • http://www.azpbs.org/arizonastories/ww2index.php • http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arizona_World_War_II_Army_Airfields

  4. Internment Camps • http://www.azpbs.org/arizonastories/ww2index.php • Label two of the internment camps

  5. POW Camps • http://www.azpbs.org/arizonastories/ww2index.php • Find the location on your map • What would have been useful knowledge to the Germans

  6. Navajo Code Talkers

  7. Ira Hayes • Hero of Iwo Jima

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