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Today in World War II History—July 21, 1941

Wednesday, July 21, 2021 by Sarah Sundin
US poster encouraging conservation of metal for military purposes. Read more: "Make It Do--Metal Shortages in World War II" on Sarah Sundin's blog.

US poster encouraging conservation of metal for military purposes, WWII

80 Years Ago—July 21, 1941: The German Luftwaffe begins aerial assault on Moscow at night.

Nazis open Majdanek concentration camp near Lublin in occupied Poland.

US starts a national aluminum salvage drive. (Read more “Make It Do – Metal Shortages in World War II” and “Make It Do – Scrap Drives in World War II.”)

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