Today in World War II History—Dec. 9, 1941

US poster, WWII

75 Years Ago—Dec. 9, 1941: Soviets retake Tikhvin, Russia, allowing easier supplying of Leningrad.

Japanese invade Gilbert Islands, landing on Tarawa and Makin.

Japanese occupy Bangkok, Thailand.

New England and New York City have first air raid alert; schools and defense plants are evacuated.