WWII History

WWII Today in History. On these pages you will find of some of the most important events that shaped World War 2.

World War II Today: February 19

1940 Destroyer HMS Daring torpedoed, 157 are killed. 1941 Luftwaffe switches focus from attacking London to attacking shipping centers, such as Portsmouth, Plymouth, Bristol, and Cardiff. US Coast Guard Auxiliary (non-military) and Reserve (military) is established. 1942 Under increasing threat of being outflanked by the advancing Japanese, the 17th Indian Division is finally given permission

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