Today in World War II History—April 17, 1942
Sunday, April 17, 2022 by Sarah Sundin

Captured French Army General Giraud at the house where he was imprisoned, Germany, 1940-1941 (US National Archives: 131-NO-29-16)
80 Years Ago—Apr. 17, 1942: French Gen. Henri Giraud escapes from Königstein Castle, Dresden, Germany, to Switzerland.
RAF Lancasters fly daylight raid to Augsburg, Germany; 7 of 12 bombers are shot down.