Today in World War II History—February 27, 1944
Tuesday, February 27, 2024 by Sarah Sundin
80 Years Ago—Feb. 27, 1944: Alamo Scouts (US Sixth Army) enter combat, conducting reconnaissance of Los Negros in the Admiralty Islands.
US issues plastic tokens to make change for ration stamps—blue for processed foods, red for meats and fats. Read more: “Make It Do—Rationing of Canned Goods in World War II.”