Today in World War II History—October 3, 1939 & 1944

USS Seawolf

75 Years Ago—Oct. 3, 1939: Germans order ruthless exploitation of occupied Poland.

70 Years Ago—Oct. 3, 1944: Germans evacuate Athens, Greece. Off Morotai, Japanese sub RO-41 sinks US destroyer escort Shelton; in counterattack, US destroyer escort Richard M. Rowell accidentally sinks sub USS Seawolf.