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Today in World War II History—May 14, 1943

Sunday, May 14, 2023 by Sarah Sundin
Australian poster commemorating sinking of hospital ship HMAS Centaur

Australian poster commemorating sinking of hospital ship HMAS Centaur

80 Years Ago—May 14, 1943: Australian hospital ship Centaur is sunk by Japanese sub I-177 off Brisbane; 268/334 killed, including 11/12 nurses.

US Eighth Air Force in England launches its first mission with over 200 bombers and its first with B-26 Marauder medium bombers.

US Army Air Forces recruiting poster featuring B-26 Marauders, WWII

US Army Air Forces recruiting poster featuring B-26 Marauders, WWII

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