Today in World War II History—August 18, 1944
Sunday, August 18, 2024 by Sarah Sundin
Battle flag of submarine USS Rasher, WWII (US Navy photo)
80 Years Ago—August 18, 1944: Off Luzon in the Philippines, submarine USS Rasher sinks Japanese aircraft carrier Taiyo, as well as a troop transport, a cargo ship, and an oiler.
In southern France, US Task Force Butler under Brig. Gen. Frederic Butler strikes northwest, taking advantage of weak German resistance to make a rapid drive.
