Today in World War II History—May 19, 1940 & 1945
Tuesday, May 19, 2020 by Sarah Sundin
80 Years Ago—May 19, 1940: In France, Marshal Philippe Pétain is named Vice Premier, and Gen. Maxime Weygand replaces Gen. Maurice Gamelin as commander-in-chief of French forces.
75 Years Ago—May 19, 1945: Allies discontinue trans-Atlantic and Mediterranean convoys.