From Tubes To Transistors. From UNIVAC to the latest desktop PCs, computer evolution has moved very rapidly. The first-generation computers were known for using vacuum tubes in their construction. The generation to follow would use the much smaller and more efficient transistor. From Tubes...
Clement Attlee continued this arrangement when he came to power in 1945 but appointed a separate Minister of Defence for the first time in 1947. In 1964, the present form of the Ministry of Defence was established, unifying the War Office, Admiralty, and Air Ministry. The records of the War Office are kept by The National Archives under their code WO.
World War II 1943. 1  The Pentagon, considered to be the worldâs largest office building is completed. 2  In the United States, it is announced that shoe rationing Canned food, meat, cheese, butter and cooking oils will go into effect. 3  German forces liquidate the Jewish ghetto in Krakow.hat Events Happened in 1943. 1  Great Depression ends in the United States: With unemployment figures falling fast due to World War II-related employment. 2  The Works Progress Administration (PWA) designed to provide jobs during the Great Depression of the 1930's is ended.