Today in World War II History—June 17, 1942
Friday, June 17, 2022 by Sarah Sundin
80 Years Ago—June 17, 1942: In Libya, Germans take British fortress El Adem, the last obstacle before the Egyptian border, and secure the coastal road near Bardia, completely isolating Tobruk.
Four German saboteurs are landed by U-boat U-584 at Ponte Vedra Beach near Jacksonville, Florida.
Yank is first published, a weekly magazine for overseas servicemen produced by US Army enlisted men; “Sad Sack” cartoon by Sgt. George Baker premieres in the first issue.