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February 1, 2018

Today in World War II History—Feb. 1, 1943

Insignia of the US 442nd Regimental Combat Team

Insignia of the US 442nd Regimental Combat Team


75 Years Ago—Feb. 1, 1943: Japanese begin evacuation of 13,000 troops from Guadalcanal.


Mussolini dismisses Gen. Ugo Cavallero as head of Italian armed forces (Comando Supremo), replaces him with Gen. Vittorio Ambrosio.


US forms 442nd Regimental Combat Team for Japanese-American soldiers, including internees.

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January 31, 2018

Today in World War II History—Jan. 31, 1943

German Field Marshal Friedrich Paulus, Maj. Gen. Arthur Schmidt, and Col. Wilhelm Adam after their surrender, Stalingrad, Russia, 31 Jan 1943 (German Federal Archive Bild 183-F0316-0204-005)

German Field Marshal Friedrich Paulus, Maj. Gen. Arthur Schmidt, and Col. Wilhelm Adam after their surrender, Stalingrad, Russia, 31 Jan 1943 (German Federal Archive Bild 183-F0316-0204-005)


75 Years Ago—Jan. 31, 1943: Karl Dönitz takes command of German Navy and is promoted to Grossadmiral, maintaining his position as Commander of U-Boats.


Soviets take southern pocket in Stalingrad and capture Field Marshal Friedrich Paulus, commander of German Sixth Army.


Germans take Faïd and Pichon Passes in Tunisia.

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January 30, 2018

Today in World War II History—Jan. 30, 1943

Recruitment poster for the French Milice, WWII

Recruitment poster for the French Milice, WWII


75 Years Ago—Jan. 30, 1943: RAF flies first daylight raid to Berlin, timed to interrupt Goering and Goebbel’s speeches on the tenth anniversary of the German Reich.


The Milice, a Vichy French militia, is formed under Joseph Darnand to counter the French Resistance.


Australians defeat Japanese at Wau, New Guinea.

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January 29, 2018

Today in World War II History—Jan. 29, 1943

Recruitment poster for US Marine Corps Women’s Reserve, WWII75 Years Ago—Jan. 29, 1943: Soviets drive southwest on the Voronezh front toward Kharkov.


Australian paratroopers land at Wau, New Guinea.


Maj. Ruth Cheney Streeter is named the first director of US Marine Corps Women’s Reserve.

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January 28, 2018

Today in World War II History—Jan. 28, 1943

Painting: “Go for Broke,” depicting Japanese-American 442nd Regimental Combat Team in action in France, October 1944 (US Army Center of Military History)

Painting: “Go for Broke,” depicting Japanese-American 442nd Regimental Combat Team in action in France, October 1944 (US Army Center of Military History)


75 Years Ago—Jan. 28, 1943: Japanese attempt final drive for Port Moresby, New Guinea.


US military begins accepting Nisei volunteers and announces formation of Japanese-American combat units.


Germany orders registration of men ages 16-65 and women ages 17-45 for war work; most luxury and consumer industries are closed.

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January 27, 2018

Today in World War II History—Jan. 27, 1943

Steel pennies, 1943 (Sarah Sundin collection)

Steel pennies, 1943 (Sarah Sundin collection)


75 Years Ago—Jan. 27, 1943: First American mission over Germany: US Eighth Air Force, led by the 306th Bombardment Group, bombs Wilhelmshaven.


Lt. Ronald Reagan begins work with First Motion Picture Unit to make films to improve morale.


US begins production of steel pennies to save copper.

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January 26, 2018

Today in World War II History—Jan. 26, 1943

Gen. Sir Thomas Hunton (United Kingdom government photo)

Gen. Sir Thomas Hunton (United Kingdom government photo)


75 Years Ago—Jan. 26, 1943: Gen. Sir Thomas Hunton replaces Gen. Sir Alan Bourne in command of the British Royal Marines, serving as the first Commandant General Royal Marines.


Free French launch assault for Kairouan pass in Ousseltia Valley, Tunisia.

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January 25, 2018

Today in World War II History—Jan. 25, 1943

Lt.-Gen. Kenneth Anderson (right) at 78th Infantry Division headquarters in Tunisia, with Brig. C.B. McNabb and Maj.-Gen. V. Evelegh, January 1943 (Imperial War Museum)

Lt.-Gen. Kenneth Anderson (right) at 78th Infantry Division headquarters in Tunisia, with Brig. C.B. McNabb and Maj.-Gen. V. Evelegh, January 1943 (Imperial War Museum)


75 Years Ago—Jan. 25, 1943: Soviets divide German Sixth Army in Stalingrad into two pockets.


British Gen. Kenneth Anderson placed in command of all Allied forces in Tunisia.


The Pentagon opens—the largest office building in the world.

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January 24, 2018

Today in World War II History—Jan. 24, 1943

Allied leaders at the Casablanca Conference, January 1943. Seated: President Roosevelt and Prime Minister Churchill; standing, left to right: General Arnold, Admiral King, General Marshall, Admiral Pound, Air Chief Marshal Portal, General Brooke, Field Marshal Dill, and Admiral Mountbatten (public domain via Wikipedia)

Allied leaders at the Casablanca Conference, January 1943. Seated: President Roosevelt and Prime Minister Churchill; standing, left to right: General Arnold, Admiral King, General Marshall, Admiral Pound, Air Chief Marshal Portal, General Brooke, Field Marshal Dill, and Admiral Mountbatten (public domain via Wikipedia)


75 Years Ago—Jan. 24, 1943: In the Casablanca Declaration, the Allies demand the unconditional surrender of the Axis.


At the Casablanca Conference, Allies commit to the invasion of Sicily.

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January 23, 2018

Today in World War II History—Jan. 23, 1943

British Valentine infantry tanks in Tripoli, Libya, late Jan 1943 (US National Archives)

British Valentine infantry tanks in Tripoli, Libya, late Jan 1943 (US National Archives)


75 Years Ago—Jan. 23, 1943: British Eighth Army takes important port of Tripoli, Libya.


On Guadalcanal, US takes the last Japanese landing beach and cuts their supply route, and also takes Mount Austen and the last artillery sites harassing Henderson Field.


The film Casablanca opens in theaters nationwide.

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