75 Years Ago—Nov. 30, 1942: In Tunisia, Allied offensive halts between Tebourba and Djedeïda due to inadequate air power.
Battle of Tassafaronga: US ships repulse Japanese off Guadalcanal with heavy losses on both sides.
First flight of North American XP-51B Mustang (with US Packard-built Merlin engine), at Inglewood, CA.
US First War Loan Drive begins, runs through 12/23. Read more: “World War II War Bonds”
