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

A patrol of the 307th Infantry warily approaches a river crossing near Camp Downes in the approach to Ormoc, Leyte (US Army Center of Military History).

75 Years Ago—Dec. 10, 1939: France bans sale of meat on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Fridays.

70 Years Ago—Dec. 10, 1944: Norwegian paratroopers cut rails to prevent German retreat from northern Norway. On Leyte in the Philippines, US Sixth Army takes Ormoc, the main supply base, and clears Buri Airfield.