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Today in World War II History—January 3, 1941

Saturday, January 3, 2026 by Sarah Sundin
Crew of gunboat HMS Ladybird operating a 6-inch 50-caliber Mk XIII gun during the bombardment of Bardia, Libya, 2 Jan 1941 (Australian War Memorial: 127945)

Crew of gunboat HMS Ladybird operating a 6-inch 50-caliber Mk XIII gun during the bombardment of Bardia, Libya, 2 Jan 1941 (Australian War Memorial: 127945)

85 Years Ago—Jan. 3, 1941: After suffering heavy losses, the Italian Air Force withdraws its aircraft from supporting the German Luftwaffe in the Battle of Britain.

Australian troops launch attack on Bardia, Libya, in their first major action in WWII.

Medical study shows the antibiotic sulfanilamide reduces the death rate from pneumonia.

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One response to “Today in World War II History—January 3, 1941”

  1. Susan Newcomb says:
    January 3, 2026 at 3:05 pm

    This is so interesting! I’m so glad I was able to find this site again!

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