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Today in World War II History—August 3, 1944

Saturday, August 3, 2019 by Sarah Sundin
US 75-mm pack howitzer firing on Japanese positions at Myitkyina, Burma, 1944 (US Army Center of Military History)
US 75-mm howitzer crew firing at Japanese positions in Myitkyina, Burma, June 1944 (US Army Center of Military History)

75 Years Ago—August 3, 1944: US and Chinese forces take crucial town of Myitkyina, Burma.

King George VI approves Education Act to reform British secondary schools.

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2 responses to “Today in World War II History—August 3, 1944”

  1. Yeoman says:
    August 3, 2019 at 5:02 am

    Interesting photo with the 75mm pack howitzer showing up again.

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