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)

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.