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Today in World War II History—June 17, 1942

German Field Marshal Erwin Rommel observing the field near El Alamein, Egypt, 18 Jun 1942 (German Federal Archive: Bild 146-2002-010-05A)

German Field Marshal Erwin Rommel observing the field near El Alamein, Egypt, 18 Jun 1942 (German Federal Archive: Bild 146-2002-010-05A)

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.

Jane Randolph on the cover of the debut issue of Yank, the Army Weekly, June 17, 1942 (Source: US Army)

Jane Randolph on the cover of the debut issue of Yank, the Army Weekly, June 17, 1942 (Source: US Army)

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