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Today in World War II History—September 19, 1942

Monday, September 19, 2022 by Sarah Sundin
British poster recruiting women for Fire Service, WWII

British poster recruiting women for Fire Service, WWII

80 Years Ago—Sept. 19, 1942: Britain expands Compulsory Fire Watch duty to women ages 20-45 with exemptions for pregnant women and mothers of children under 14.

Canada begins rationing gasoline—civilians receive 2.5 gallons per week.

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