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Today in World War II History—May 12, 1943

Friday, May 12, 2023 by Sarah Sundin
German Gen. Jürgen von Arnim after his surrender to the Allies in Tunisia, May 1943 (US Army Center of Military History)

German Gen. Jürgen von Arnim after his surrender to the Allies in Tunisia, May 1943 (US Army Center of Military History)

80 Years Ago—May 12, 1943: German and Italian troops surrender in Tunisia, ending the campaign in North Africa; Allies take 225,000 prisoners.

British First Arakan Campaign in Burma ends as Indian troops evacuate Maungdaw.

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