Today in World War II History—June 18, 1943
Sunday, June 18, 2023 by Sarah Sundin

Australian Government leaflet featuring Prime Minister John Curtin, telling Australians that they must make sacrifices for the war effort, circa 1941-42 (Australian War Memorial: item RC02370)
80 Years Ago—June 18, 1943: Allies intensify bombing of Sicily, Sardinia, and Naples in preparation for the invasion of Sicily.
Australian Prime Minister John Curtin declares that the risk of Japanese invasion is over.