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April 22, 2012
Today in World War II History
70 Years Ago—Apr. 22, 1942: US 10th Air Force begins regular air supply service over the “Hump” between India and China.
April 21, 2012
Today in World War II History
70 Years Ago—Apr. 21, 1942: President Roosevelt orders seizure of all patents held by enemy nations.
April 20, 2012
Today in World War II History
70 Years Ago—Apr. 20, 1942: US Post Office restricts size, weight, and frequency of overseas mail. Germans restrict access to the beach in Holland.
April 19, 2012
Today in World War II History
70 Years Ago—Apr. 19, 1942: Lt. Ronald Reagan, reserve cavalry officer, called to active duty. U-boats shell refinery on US-held Curacao in Caribbean. Japanese secure Cebu in Philippines. 
April 18, 2012
Today in World War II History
70 Years Ago—Apr. 18, 1942: Doolittle Raid: 16 B-25s launched from USS Hornet bomb Tokyo, led by Lt. Col. James Doolittle; little damage inflicted, but significantly increases morale in US and decreases morale in Japan. US establishes War Manpower Commission to maximize effective use of workers.
April 17, 2012
Today in World War II History
70 Years Ago—Apr. 17, 1942: French Gen. Henri Giraud escapes from Königstein Castle, Dresden, Germany to Switzerland. RAF makes daylight raid to Augsburg; 7 of 12 Lancaster bombers shot down.
April 16, 2012
Today in World War II History
70 Years Ago—Apr. 16, 1942: Japanese land on Panay and Negros in Philippines.
April 12, 2012
Today in World War II History
70 Years Ago—Apr. 12, 1942: Pandit Nehru, head of Indian Congress Party, pledges to cooperate with Allies. On Cebu US Gen. Chynoweth retreats to mountains to organize resistance.
April 11, 2012
Today in World War II History
70 Years Ago—Apr. 11, 1942: Germans contain Soviet landings at Eupatolia in Crimea. US authorizes Distinguished Service Medal for Merchant Marines.
April 10, 2012
Today in World War II History
70 Years Ago—Apr. 10, 1942: Bataan Death March begins: 75,000 US & Filipino troops forced on 55-mile march to Camp O'Donnell; 10,000 die. James Landis made official director of Office of Civilian Defense. Candy and cigarettes rationed in Holland.
