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Today in World War II History—December 14, 1943

Thursday, December 14, 2023 by Sarah Sundin
P-51D Mustangs of the US 357th Fighter Group, Leiston, England, 1944-45; P-51 in foreground in natural finish, P-51 in background in camouflage paint (US National Archives)

P-51D Mustangs of the US 357th Fighter Group, Leiston, England, 1944-45; P-51 in foreground in natural finish, P-51 in background in camouflage paint (US National Archives)

80 Years Ago—Dec. 14, 1943: Soviets begin winter offensive and take Cherkassy, Ukraine.

US Army Air Force decides to stop using camouflage paint on planes, with the exception of night fighters and transports, to increase speed and range.

John Harvey Kellogg, director of Battle Creek Sanitarium, dies in Battle Creek, MI, age 91; his brother Will founded Kellogg’s Cereals based on foods served in the sanitarium.

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