Today in World War II History—30 May 1944
Thursday, May 30, 2019 by Sarah Sundin
75 Years Ago—30 May 1944: Countdown to D-day: In England, the loading of assault forces for Operation Overlord (D-day) begins for Force U (Utah Beach).
Germany approves the summary execution of downed Allied airmen who strafed passenger trains or civilians (“Terrorflieger”).