Today in World War II History—April 15, 1943
Saturday, April 15, 2023 by Sarah Sundin
80 Years Ago—Apr. 15, 1943: Maj. Gen. Omar Bradley takes command of US II Corps in Tunisia; George Patton is relieved to prepare for the invasion of Sicily.
US 17th Airborne Division is activated at Camp Mackall, NC, under Maj. Gen. William Miley.