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Today in World War II History—February 14, 1943

US 37-mm antitank gun (M3A1) and crew wait for the German column through Faïd Pass, Tunisia, 14 February 1943 (US Army Center of Military History)

US 37-mm antitank gun (M3A1) and crew wait for the German column through Faïd Pass, Tunisia, 14 February 1943 (US Army Center of Military History)

80 Years Ago—Feb. 14, 1943: Germans launch an offensive in Tunisia through Faïd & Maïzila Passes, overpowering US troops.

British & Indian Chindits cross the Chindwin River into Burma to raid Japanese supply lines.

Combat debut of US Marine Corps Vought F4U Corsair fighter: 12 F4Us from Guadalcanal attack shipping in the Solomon Islands.

Marine F4U-1 Corsair, Torokina Airstrip, Bougainville, Solomon Islands, early 1943 (US Marine Corps photo)

Marine F4U-1 Corsair, Torokina Airstrip, Bougainville, Solomon Islands, early 1943 (US Marine Corps photo)

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