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Today in World War II History—May 13, 1943

Saturday, May 13, 2023 by Sarah Sundin
Axis prisoners of war at Mateur, Tunisia, 9 May 1943 (US Army Center of Military History)

Axis prisoners of war at Mateur, Tunisia, 9 May 1943 (US Army Center of Military History)

Emblem of the US 94th Bombardment Group

Emblem of the US 94th Bombardment Group

80 Years Ago—May 13, 1943: Official surrender of Axis forces to the Allies in Tunisia, placing all North Africa in Allied hands.

Four new bomb groups begin operations with the US Eighth Air Force in England, doubling strength (94th, 95th, 96th, and 351st BGs with B-17s).

B-17 Hell’s Angels of the US 303rd Bombardment Group is the first heavy bomber in the Eighth Air Force to finish a 25-mission tour (not the first complete crew to finish a tour).

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