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Today in World War II History—February 19, 1941

Friday, February 19, 2021 by Sarah Sundin
Seal of the US Coast Guard Auxiliary

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.

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