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Today in World War II History—May 19, 1940 & 1945

Monday, May 19, 2025 by Sarah Sundin
Marshal Philippe Pétain, Head of the French State, 1941 (public domain via Wikipedia)

Marshal Philippe Pétain, 1941 (public domain via Wikipedia)

85 Years Ago—May 19, 1940: In France, Marshal Philippe Pétain is named Vice Premier, and Gen. Maxime Weygand replaces Gen. Maurice Gamelin as French commander-in-chief.

The British Royal Air Force begins recalling units from France and Belgium.

British poster, WWII

British poster, WWII

80 Years Ago—May 19, 1945: Allies discontinue trans-Atlantic and Mediterranean convoys.

Polish resistance raids Soviet NKVD transit camp at Rembertów at night, freeing 500 prisoners.

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