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Today in World War II History—November 10, 1943

Friday, November 10, 2023 by Sarah Sundin
US Navy poster with quote from Adm. Alan Kirk, 1944 (US National Archives)

US Navy poster with quote from Adm. Alan Kirk, 1944 (US National Archives)

80 Years Ago—Nov. 10, 1943: Soviets break through German lines at Gomel, Byelorussia.

Rear Adm. Alan Kirk assumes command of Western Naval Task Force (US Task Force 122), over US naval forces for Operation Overlord (D-day).

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