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Today in World War II History—June 16, 1940 & 1945

Monday, June 16, 2025 by Sarah Sundin
Yuza-Dake Hill, under attack by US 382nd Infantry, 96th Division. Tanks are working on the caves and tunnel system at base of ridge, June 1945 (US Army Center of Military History)

Yuza-Dake Hill, under attack by US 382nd Infantry, 96th Division. Tanks are working on the caves and tunnel system at base of ridge, June 1945 (US Army Center of Military History)

85 Years Ago—June 16, 1940: French Prime Minister Paul Reynaud resigns, replaced by Marshal Philippe Pétain.

80 Years Ago—June 16, 1945: US Tenth Army takes Yuza-Dake Hill on Okinawa.

“Bell Bottom Trousers” becomes the final military-themed song to hit the US charts in WWII.

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2 responses to “Today in World War II History—June 16, 1940 & 1945”

  1. Yeoman says:
    June 16, 2025 at 4:52 am

    Bell Bottom Trousers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MO17I5fb8hc

  2. Yeoman says:
    June 16, 2025 at 4:58 am

    Apparently it was recorded several times in 1945, this is the version that became a hit on this date: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sy7mwe7VOeM

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