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Today - Feb 20, 2014 in WWII
GSPatton
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Posted: Thursday, February 20, 2014 - 09:41 AM UTC
1943 - German General Erwin Rommel's Afrika Korps broke through the Allied defensive line at the Kasserine Pass in Tunisia, North Africa. It was the site of the first major battle defeat of the war for the United States.

1944 - "Big Week" began as U.S. bombers began raiding German aircraft manufacturing centers during World War II.
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Posted: Thursday, February 20, 2014 - 10:49 AM UTC
Yesterday marked the beginning of the battle for Iwo Jima(1945). Both of my grandfathers fought in that battle.
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Posted: Thursday, February 20, 2014 - 02:21 PM UTC
I will try and post some WWII "history" every day - and yes Thank you for that - Yesterday marks the 70th anniversary of that battle.
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