Today in World War II History

70 Years Ago—Mar. 6, 1943: Maj. Gen. George Patton replaces Maj. Gen. Lloyd Fredendall over US forces in Tunisia. Rommel launches last offensive, at Médenine, Tunisia, but Montgomery repulses. WAVEs change regulations to allow women to marry Navy men after training complete. Norman Rockwell’s “Freedom from Want” appears in Saturday Evening Post.