Today in World War II History—October 10, 1939 & 1944

“Glamorous Glen III,” Chuck Yeager’s P-51D during World War II. (U.S. Air Force photo)

75 Years Ago—Oct. 10, 1939: Hitler forms Winter Relief, forced charitable contributions from German civilians. Chinese troops recapture all territory in Hubei, Hunan, and Jiangxi Provinces.

70 Years Ago—Oct. 10, 1944: British and Greek troops secure Corinth, Greece; Germans retreating from Greece. Lt. Chuck Yeager (US 363rd Fighter Group) shoots down 5 German Me 109s in a single engagement over Holland.