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Today in World War II History—November 27, 1942

French ships Strasbourg, Colbert, Algérie, and Marseillaise burning in Toulon harbor, France, after being scuttled, 28 Nov 1942; photo taken by RAF aircraft (Library of Congress: LC-USW33-026496-D)

French ships Strasbourg, Colbert, Algérie, and Marseillaise burning in Toulon harbor, France, after being scuttled, 28 Nov 1942; photo taken by RAF aircraft (Library of Congress: LC-USW33-026496-D)

80 Years Ago—Nov. 27, 1942: Germans occupy Toulon, France.

French scuttle fleet in Toulon so warships won’t fall into German hands—77 ships are destroyed.

Goodrich produces its first bale of synthetic rubber in the US rubber program.

US Army introduces K ration, with three meal packages for breakfast, dinner, and supper.

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