Today in World War II History—June 19, 1941
Saturday, June 19, 2021 by Sarah Sundin

German Army SdKfz. 251 halftrack vehicles advancing toward the Soviet border in preparation for invasion, 21 Jun 1941 (German Federal Archive: Bild 101I-267-0143-29)
80 Years Ago—June 19, 1941: Germany and Italy order closure of US consulates in retaliation for US closure of German consulates.
USSR orders a blackout along the German border and camouflage of airfields.