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Today in World War II History—December 17, 1941

Friday, December 17, 2021 by Sarah Sundin
Admiral Nimitz addressing officers after assuming command of US Pacific Fleet, Pearl Harbor, 31 Dec 1941; Admiral Kimmel at right (US Naval History and Heritage Command: NH 62021)

Admiral Nimitz addressing officers after assuming command of US Pacific Fleet, Pearl Harbor, 31 Dec 1941; Admiral Kimmel at right (US Naval History and Heritage Command: NH 62021)

80 Years Ago—Dec. 17, 1941: Due to Pearl Harbor attack, Adm. Chester Nimitz is named to replace Rear Adm. Husband Kimmel as Commander in Chief, Pacific Fleet.

Germans intern 340 American men in France; those Americans not interned have to report weekly to German military commanders.

North Platte Canteen opens at Union Pacific station in North Platte, Nebraska; will serve 6 million servicemen.

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