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Today in World War II History—May 28, 1942

Saturday, May 28, 2022 by Sarah Sundin
Panzer III and Rommel's command vehicle in the western desert at the time of the Gazala battles, 1942 (German Federal Archives: Bild 101I-784-0246-22A)

Panzer III and Rommel’s command vehicle in the western desert at the time of the Gazala battles, 1942 (German Federal Archives: Bild 101I-784-0246-22A)

80 Years Ago—May 28, 1942: British attack at Gazala forms “The Cauldron,” surrounding German troops on three sides.

Germans close pocket southeast of Kharkov in Ukraine, taking 200,000 Soviet POWs.

Premiere of recruiting film Winning Your Wings, starring James Stewart.

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