Today in World War II History—Jan. 22, 1944

US DUKWs landing troops at Anzio, Italy, 22 January 1944 (US National Archives)

75 Years Ago—Jan. 22, 1944: US and British troops land at Anzio, Italy, and establish a solid beachhead; the towns of Anzio and Nettuno are secured.

US War Refugee Board is established to resettle European Jews in the US.