Today in World War II History—March 22, 1944
Friday, March 22, 2024 by Sarah Sundin
80 Years Ago—Mar. 22, 1944: New Zealanders make final assault on Monte Cassino, Italy, which fails.
RAF bombing raid to Frankfurt destroys the Altstadt (old town), and the house of Goethe’s birth is destroyed on the anniversary of his birth.
In US, “A” gas rationing cards (basic passenger car ration) are cut from three gallons per week to two gallons. Read more: “Make It Do—Gasoline Rationing in World War II”
Wow. Two gallons per week. That’s not much.
Especially with mileage averaging 13 miles per gallon!