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Today in World War II History—June 19, 1941

Friday, June 19, 2026 by Sarah Sundin
German Army SdKfz. 251 halftrack vehicles advancing toward the Soviet border in preparation for invasion, 21 Jun 1941 (German Federal Archive: Bild 101I-267-0143-29)

German Army SdKfz. 251 halftrack vehicles advancing toward the Soviet border in preparation for invasion, 21 Jun 1941 (German Federal Archive: Bild 101I-267-0143-29)

85 Years Ago—June 19, 1941: Germany and Italy order closure of US consulates in retaliation for US closure of German consulates; this will make it even more difficult for German Jews to obtain immigration visas to the US.

USSR orders a blackout along the German border and camouflage of airfields.

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