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Today in World War II History—July 15, 1941

Wednesday, July 15, 2026 by Sarah Sundin
Draft map of the Pan-American Security Zone for the Declaration of Panama, October 1939 (US Department of State)

Draft map of the Pan-American Security Zone for the Declaration of Panama, October 1939 (US Department of State)

85 Years Ago—July 15, 1941: Germans encircle 300,000 Soviets in the Smolensk pocket, which delays the drive on Moscow.

US extends the Security Zone from 26˚ West to 22˚ West, including Iceland within the Western Hemisphere defense zone.

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