Today in World War II History—November 16, 1939 & 1944

US tank on Roer plain in Germany (US Army Center of Military History)

75 Years Ago—Nov. 16, 1939: Uprising in Prague, Czechoslovakia is quelled by the Germans, who declare martial law.

70 Years Ago—Nov. 16, 1944: US First and Ninth Armies launch offensive to clear Roer Plain in Germany.