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Today in World War II History—December 27, 1942

Tuesday, December 27, 2022 by Sarah Sundin
Gen. Andrei Vlasov with soldiers of the Russian Liberation Army (German Federal Archives: Bild 183-N0301-503)

Gen. Andrei Vlasov with soldiers of the Russian Liberation Army (German Federal Archives: Bild 183-N0301-503)

80 Years Ago—Dec. 27, 1942: Anti-Stalin Soviet POWs form Smolensk Committee to persuade Soviets to fight for the Germans; 50,000 will do so in Russian Liberation Army under Gen. Andrei Vlasov.

Gen. Henri Giraud replaces assassinated Adm. François Darlan as high commissioner of French North & West Africa.

NFL Champions Washington Redskins are defeated by All-Star team in final All-Star football game.

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