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Today in World War II History—October 14, 1942

Smoke rising from Stalingrad, Russia, October 1942 (German Federal Archive: Bild 183-B29554)

80 Years Ago—Oct. 14, 1942: Hitler orders halt in east except in Stalingrad and the Caucasus to prepare for winter defense.

Australians and Japanese battle for Templeton’s Crossing on Kokoda Trail, New Guinea.

Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA) is formed, which will battle Germany, USSR & Poland for an independent Ukraine.

Off Newfoundland, German U-boat U-69 sinks British railway ferry SS Caribou; 136 killed, mostly civilians, including Naval Nursing Sister Agnes Wilkie, the only Canadian nurse killed in action in WWII.

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Today in World War II History—October 13, 1942

Wreckage of US radio station at Henderson Field, Guadalcanal, after Japanese bombardment, 14 October 1942 (US Army Center of Military History)

80 Years Ago—Oct. 13, 1942: First US Army troops land on Guadalcanal, the 164th Infantry Regiment, joining the US Marines.

On Guadalcanal, Japanese naval shelling makes Henderson Field inoperable.

First flight of the North American Mustang Mk.X with a Rolls-Royce Merlin engine, in Hucknall, England; the engine transforms the Mustang into a high-altitude, long-distance fighter.

RAF Mustang Mk. X, 1942 (British government photo)

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Today in World War II History—October 12, 1942

US Department of Justice notice declaring that enemy aliens must register at the post office for a certificate of identification, February 1942 (US National Archives: 7455403)

80 Years Ago—Oct. 12, 1942: Restrictions are lifted against Italian nationals living as long-term residents in the US—no longer classified as enemy aliens, able to travel freely and to own cameras, and not required to carry ID cards.

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Today in World War II History—October 11, 1942

US sailor W.R. Martin points to scoreboard of light cruiser USS Boise from the Battle of Cape Esperance, 11-12 October 1942; the six Japanese ships claimed overstates actual enemy losses, not uncommon in night battles, Philadelphia Naval Shipyard, PA, November 1942 (US Naval History and Heritage Command: 80-G-36299)

80 Years Ago—Oct. 11, 1942: The Battle of Cape Esperance begins off Guadalcanal: US ships will sink a Japanese heavy cruiser and three destroyers.

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Today in World War II History—October 10, 1942

Gen. George Patton and Rear Admiral Kent Hewitt aboard cruiser USS Augusta, off Morocco during Operation Torch, 8 or 9 Nov 1942 (US National Archives: 80-G-30116)

80 Years Ago—Oct. 10, 1942: American Rear Adm. Kent Hewitt is appointed commander of the Western Naval Task Force for Operation Torch, the Allied invasion of North Africa.

Bing Crosby’s recording of “White Christmas” is released.

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Today in World War II History—October 9, 1942

WAVES recruitment poster, US, WWII

Emblem of the US 306th Bombardment Group, WWII

80 Years Ago—Oct. 9, 1942: US Eighth Air Force bombs Lille, France, in its first mission with B-24 Liberator heavy bombers, its first mission with over 100 bombers, and the first mission for the 306th Bomb Group.

On Guadalcanal, Marines cross Matanikau River, pushing Japanese out of artillery range of Henderson Field.

Australian Parliament formally adopts Statute of Westminster of 1931, allowing Australian legislative independence, backdated to 9/3/39.

First WAVES enlisted schools open at Stillwater, OK (yeoman), Bloomington, IN (storekeeper), and Madison, WI (radioman).

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Today in World War II History—October 8, 1942

Belgian forced worker at Siemens factory in Berlin, August 1943. (German Federal Archives: Bild 183-R46093)

80 Years Ago—Oct. 8, 1942: Off Cape Town, South Africa, German U-boats sink seven Allied cargo ships.

Nazis order all Belgian males 18-50 and females 21-35 to register for war work.

US orders closure of 250 of 300 gold mines to divert labor to war use.

Movie premiere of Flying Tigers, starring John Wayne, John Carroll, and Anna Lee.

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Today in World War II History—October 7, 1942

World War II poster

80 Years Ago—Oct. 7, 1942: US & Britain announce creation of United Nations Commission to investigate war crimes.

On Guadalcanal, Marines open offensive to expand perimeter at Henderson Field past range of Japanese artillery.

Bandleader Glenn Miller is inducted into the US Army Air Forces.

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Today in World War II History—October 6, 1942

Japanese-American girl walking in rain, Jerome Relocation Center, AR, 12 Mar 1943 (US National Archives: ARC 539345)

80 Years Ago—Oct. 6, 1942: Second Protocol for US aid to USSR is signed in Washington: 4 million tons of supplies are promised through 7/1/43.

War Relocation Center at Jerome, Arkansas, opens for Japanese-Americans.

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Today in World War II History—October 5, 1942

1942 World Series program (National World War II Museum)

80 Years Ago—Oct. 5, 1942: Nazis order all Jews in concentration camps in Germany to be sent to Auschwitz or Majdanek.

World Series ends: St. Louis Cardinals beat New York Yankees four games to one in Yankees’ first World Series defeat since 1926.

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