Today in World War II History—August 31, 1942
Wednesday, August 31, 2022 by Sarah Sundin

Australian troops at Milne Bay, New Guinea, shortly after the unsuccessful Japanese invasion attempt, 1 Oct 1942 (Australian War Memorial: 013335)
80 Years Ago—Aug. 31, 1942: Australians launch offensive against the Japanese at Milne Bay, New Guinea.
A general strike breaks out in Luxembourg as the Germans conscript men ages 20-24.
Canada requires unemployed men and women to take war work.