Today in World War II History—February 1, 1943

Insignia of the US 442nd Regimental Combat Team

80 Years Ago—Feb. 1, 1943: Japanese begin evacuation of 13,000 troops from Guadalcanal.

Mussolini dismisses Gen. Ugo Cavallero as head of Italian armed forces (Comando Supremo), and replaces him with Gen. Vittorio Ambrosio.

US forms 442nd Regimental Combat Team for Japanese-American soldiers, including internees.

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