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Today in World War II History—January 26, 1943

Thursday, January 26, 2023 by Sarah Sundin
Gen. Sir Thomas Hunton (United Kingdom government photo: NPG x84322)

Gen. Sir Thomas Hunton (United Kingdom government photo: NPG x84322)

80 Years Ago—Jan. 26, 1943: Gen. Sir Thomas Hunton replaces Gen. Sir Alan Bourne in command of the British Royal Marines, serving as the first Commandant General Royal Marines.

Free French launch assault for Kairouan Pass in Ousseltia Valley, Tunisia.

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