Get new blog posts sent directly to your email inbox!

Today in World War II History

Read Today's Article

Today in World War II History—November 23, 1940 & 1945

Monday, November 23, 2020 by Sarah Sundin
US poster about food rationing, 1943 (US Office of Price Administration)

US poster about food rationing, 1943 (US Office of Price Administration)

80 Years Ago—Nov. 23, 1940: Romania signs Tripartite Pact, joining Axis Powers.

In convoy SC-11 off Ireland, German submarine U-100 sinks seven Allied cargo ships.

Adm. William Leahy is appointed US ambassador to Vichy France.

75 Years Ago—Nov. 23, 1945: US ends rationing of meat and butter. (Read more: Meat and Cheese Rationing in World War II and Rationing of Butter, Fats & Oils in World War II)

Share

Comments are closed.

Embers in the London Sky cover
“Another masterful installment in Sundin’s roster of WWII novels.”
—Booklist starred review for Embers in the London Sky
NOW AVAILABLE!

A Free Gift for You

Make It Do - The US Home Front in World War II

When you subscribe to my monthly enewsletter, you’ll also receive “Make It Do – The US Home Front in World War II,” a collection of my popular blog posts. As a subscriber, you’ll also be the first to learn about my upcoming novels.