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Today in World War II History—March 22, 1944

Friday, March 22, 2024 by Sarah Sundin
Poster explaining US gasoline rationing cards in WWII

Poster explaining US gasoline rationing cards in WWII

80 Years Ago—Mar. 22, 1944: New Zealanders make final assault on Monte Cassino, Italy, which fails.

RAF bombing raid to Frankfurt destroys the Altstadt (old town), and the house of Goethe’s birth is destroyed on the anniversary of his birth.

In US, “A” gas rationing cards (basic passenger car ration) are cut from three gallons per week to two gallons. Read more: “Make It Do—Gasoline Rationing in World War II”

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2 responses to “Today in World War II History—March 22, 1944”

  1. Yeoman says:
    March 22, 2024 at 4:35 am

    Wow. Two gallons per week. That’s not much.

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