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Today in World War II History—February 23, 1944

Friday, February 23, 2024 by Sarah Sundin
Maj. Gen. Lucian Truscott, Dec. 1944 (US Army Center of Military History)

Maj. Gen. Lucian Truscott, Dec. 1944 (US Army Center of Military History)

80 Years Ago—Feb. 23, 1944: Maj. Gen. Lucian Truscott assumes command of US VI Corps at Anzio.

First US Army blood bank in the Mediterranean Theater opens at Naples medical center.

American Red Cross poster encouraging blood donation, WWII

American Red Cross poster encouraging blood donation, WWII

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