Today in World War II History—Nov. 10, 1943

US Navy poster with quote from Adm. Alan Kirk, 1944 (US National Archives)

75 Years Ago—Nov. 10, 1943: Soviets break through German lines at Gomel, Byelorussia.

Rear Adm. Alan Kirk assumes command of Western Naval Task Force (US Task Force 122), over US naval forces for Operation Overlord (D-day).