Today in World War II History—July 14, 1941
Wednesday, July 14, 2021 by Sarah Sundin
80 Years Ago—July 14, 1941: Vichy French in Syria and Lebanon surrender to Free French and British, and sign armistice.
Germans reach Luga River in Soviet Union, threatening Leningrad.
Bastille Day celebrations are banned in both Vichy and occupied France.
Bing Crosby records hit song “The Anniversary Waltz.”