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Today in World War II History—May 24, 1943

Wednesday, May 24, 2023 by Sarah Sundin
“The Kill” by Robert Benney: TBF Avenger drops depth bombs around a U-boat (Navy Art Collection, Naval History and Heritage Command: 88-159-AP)

“The Kill” by Robert Benney: TBF Avenger drops depth bombs around a U-boat (Navy Art Collection, Naval History and Heritage Command: 88-159-AP)

80 Years Ago—May 24, 1943: The Battle of the Atlantic officially ends as German Adm. Karl Dönitz withdraws his U-boats from the North Atlantic toward the Azores after losing 40 U-boats in 3 weeks.

US cheese rationing is expanded to all but cream and cottage cheeses. (Read more: Make It Do—Meat and Cheese Rationing in World War II)

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