Today in World War II History—Aug. 30, 1942
Wednesday, August 30, 2017 by Sarah Sundin
75 Years Ago—Aug. 30, 1942: Battle of Alam Halfa Ridge begins near El Alamein as German troops under Rommel attempt to outflank the British.
US Army lands unopposed on Adak in Aleutians to build air and naval bases.