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Today in World War II History—April 8, 1941

Thursday, April 8, 2021 by Sarah Sundin
Poster calling Italians to avenge the defeat in East Africa, 1941 (public domain)

Poster calling Italians to avenge the defeat in East Africa, 1941 (public domain)

80 Years Ago—Apr. 8, 1941: British take port of Massawa, Eritrea, securing Eritrea and driving Italians from last of their Red Sea ports, opening the sea to Allied ships.

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One response to “Today in World War II History—April 8, 1941”

  1. Yeoman says:
    April 8, 2021 at 4:16 am

    Somehow, if I were an Italian, I would not find that poster encouraging.

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