Get new blog posts sent directly to your email inbox!

Today in World War II History

Read Today's Article

Today in World War II History—February 25, 1943

Saturday, February 25, 2023 by Sarah Sundin
US troops marching through Kasserine Pass, Tunisia, 26 Feb 1943 (US Army Signal Corps photo: SC 167571)

US troops marching through Kasserine Pass, Tunisia, 26 Feb 1943 (US Army Signal Corps photo: SC 167571)

80 Years Ago—Feb. 25, 1943: U-boats break off attack on Allied North Atlantic convoy ON-166; 15 of 49 ships have been sunk since February 21.

In Tunisia, US II Corps reoccupies abandoned Kasserine Pass.

US 11th Airborne Division is activated under Maj. Gen. Joseph Swing at Camp Mackall, NC.

Share

Comments are closed.

Embers in the London Sky cover
“Another masterful installment in Sundin’s roster of WWII novels.”
—Booklist starred review for Embers in the London Sky
NOW AVAILABLE!

A Free Gift for You

Make It Do - The US Home Front in World War II

When you subscribe to my monthly enewsletter, you’ll also receive “Make It Do – The US Home Front in World War II,” a collection of my popular blog posts. As a subscriber, you’ll also be the first to learn about my upcoming novels.