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Today in World War II History—October 10, 1942

Monday, October 10, 2022 by Sarah Sundin
Gen. George Patton and Rear Admiral Kent Hewitt aboard cruiser USS Augusta, off Morocco during Operation Torch, 8 or 9 Nov 1942 (US National Archives: 80-G-30116)

Gen. George Patton and Rear Admiral Kent Hewitt aboard cruiser USS Augusta, off Morocco during Operation Torch, 8 or 9 Nov 1942 (US National Archives: 80-G-30116)

80 Years Ago—Oct. 10, 1942: American Rear Adm. Kent Hewitt is appointed commander of the Western Naval Task Force for Operation Torch, the Allied invasion of North Africa.

Bing Crosby’s recording of “White Christmas” is released.

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