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Today in World War II History—December 8, 1939 & 1944

Sunday, December 8, 2024 by Sarah Sundin
Airfield Number Two burning after American air raid, Iwo Jima, early 1945 (US Naval History and Heritage Command: NH 104141)

Airfield Number Two burning after American air raid, Iwo Jima, early 1945 (US Naval History and Heritage Command: NH 104141)

85 Years Ago—Dec. 8, 1939: In a Gallup poll, 96.5% of Americans oppose the US entering World War II.

80 Years Ago—Dec. 8, 1944: US Navy and US Army Air Force begin 72-day pre-invasion bombardment of Iwo Jima.

Dutch LKP resistance group raids Leeuwarden prison and frees 51 prisoners without a shot fired.

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