Today in World War II History—Apr. 15, 1943

Maj. Gen. Omar Bradley (right), commander US II Corps, and Lt. Gen. Kenneth Anderson, commander of the British First Army, April 1943 (US Army Center of Military History)

75 Years Ago—Apr. 15, 1943: Maj. Gen. Omar Bradley takes command of US II Corps; Patton is relieved to prepare for invasion of Sicily.

US 17th Airborne Division activated at Camp Mackall, NC under Maj. Gen. William Miley.