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Today in World War II History—July 20, 1941

Tuesday, July 20, 2021 by Sarah Sundin

 

Soviet poster stating “Motherland Calling,” July 1941

Soviet poster stating “Motherland Calling,” July 1941

80 Years Ago—July 20, 1941: Stalin declares himself Soviet Defense Commissar.

Orthodox Patriarch of Moscow, formerly considered an enemy of the state by the USSR, makes a radio broadcast urging resistance to the Nazi invasion.

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