75 Years Ago—June 30, 1942: Soviets evacuate Sevastopol as Germans advance.
German troops under Rommel reach El Alamein, Egypt.
US begins draft registration for men 18-20.
US Coast Guard’s Beach Patrol Division established under Capt. Raymond Mauerman.
Destroyer USS Fletcher, first in new flush-deck Fletcher class, is commissioned in Kearny NJ.
Thanks for sharing these WWII facts and memories. Although quite young at that time, memories flood my own mind. Blessings, Cass
Thank you, Cass! I’m glad you enjoy these posts.