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Today in World War II History—January 21, 1942

Friday, January 21, 2022 by Sarah Sundin
General Erwin Rommel and officers at El Agheila, Libya, 12 Jan 1942 (German Federal Archive: Bild 183-1982-0927-503)

General Erwin Rommel and officers at El Agheila, Libya, 12 Jan 1942 (German Federal Archive: Bild 183-1982-0927-503)

80 Years Ago—Jan. 21, 1942: German forces under Gen. Erwin Rommel attack British at El Agheila, Libya; will drive 350 miles in 17 days.

Japanese begin air offensive against New Guinea.

Count Basie records hit song “One O’Clock Jump.”

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