Today in World War II History—February 19, 1941
Friday, February 19, 2021 by Sarah Sundin

Seal of the US Coast Guard Auxiliary
80 Years Ago—Feb. 19, 1941: Luftwaffe switches focus from attacking London to attacking shipping centers, such as Portsmouth, Plymouth, Bristol, and Cardiff.
US Coast Guard Auxiliary (non-military) and Reserve (military) are established.