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Today in World War II History—Sept. 13, 1940 & 1945

Sunday, September 13, 2020 by Sarah Sundin
Lt. Gen. Hatazo Adachi symbolically surrenders his sword to Australian Maj. Gen. H.C.H. Robertson at Wom Airstrip, New Guinea, 13 September 1945 (Australian War Memorial: 019296)

Lt. Gen. Hatazo Adachi symbolically surrenders his sword to Australian Maj. Gen. H.C.H. Robertson at Wom Airstrip, New Guinea, 13 September 1945 (Australian War Memorial: 019296)

80 Years Ago—Sept. 13, 1940: In Luftwaffe raid on London, a bomb hits Buckingham Palace, destroying the Royal Chapel.

Italians invade Egypt from Libya, aiming for the Suez Canal.

Over Chongqing, China, Japanese Mitsubishi A6M Zero fighters score first air-to-air victories.

75 Years Ago—Sept. 13, 1945: Remaining Japanese forces in New Guinea surrender to Australians at Wewak.

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