Today in World War II History—Aug. 27, 1940 & 1945
Thursday, August 27, 2020 by Sarah Sundin
80 Years Ago—Aug. 27, 1940: Free French troops under Philippe de Hauteclocque (who has adopted the name of Leclerc to protect his family in France), take Duala, French Cameroon, and French Cameroon switches allegiance from Vichy France to Free French.
President Roosevelt authorizes call into service of Army Reserve and National Guard for 12 months.
75 Years Ago—Aug. 27, 1945: In Japan, almost 400 vessels of the US Third Fleet anchor in Sagami Bay.