Today in World War II History—November 15, 1943
Wednesday, November 15, 2023 by Sarah Sundin
80 Years Ago—Nov. 15, 1943: Allied Expeditionary Air Force (AEAF) is established under Air Chief Marshal Sir Trafford Leigh-Mallory for Operation Overlord (D-day). Read more: “D-Day in the Air.”
German Adm. Karl Dönitz abandons U-boat campaign in western Atlantic.
Britain resumes Arctic convoys to the Soviet Union.
Gen. Mark Clark orders two-week halt to US offensive in Italy to allow for rest and reinforcement.