Today in World War II History—January 9, 1942
Sunday, January 9, 2022 by Sarah Sundin

British Royal Engineers preparing to blow up a bridge in Malaya during the retreat to Singapore, Dec 1941 (Imperial War Museum: 4700-45 KF 89)
80 Years Ago—Jan. 9, 1942: Soviets begin offensive at Moscow and Smolensk (Battle of the Valdai Hills).
In Malaya, British begin withdrawal into Johore to protect Singapore.