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Today in World War II History—January 7, 1942

Friday, January 7, 2022 by Sarah Sundin
Japanese tankette during Battle of Muar, Malaya, mid-Jan 1942 (public domain via WW2 Database)

Japanese tankette during Battle of Muar, Malaya, mid-Jan 1942 (public domain via WW2 Database)

80 Years Ago—Jan. 7, 1942: In the Philippines, Japanese begin siege of the Bataan Peninsula.

In Malaya, Japanese break through Indian defenses at the Slim River.

US Navy issues a warning that 16 German U-boats are suspected to be near the US East Coast.

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