Get new blog posts sent directly to your email inbox!

Today in World War II History

Read Today's Article

Today in World War II History—September 30, 1943

Danish Jews crossing from Denmark to Sweden, Sept-Oct 1943 [Museum of Danish Resistance (Frihedsmuseet)]

Danish Jews crossing from Denmark to Sweden, Sept-Oct 1943 [Museum of Danish Resistance (Frihedsmuseet)]

80 Years Ago—Sept. 30, 1943: Danish Resistance begins ferrying Jewish people by fishing boats and other vessels to Sweden; through November, over one thousand trips will be made, rescuing 7,700 people.

As the Allies advance in Italy, the Germans begin evacuating Naples, destroying facilities and leaving booby traps.

Comments are closed.

Embers in the London Sky cover
“Another masterful installment in Sundin’s roster of WWII novels.”
—Booklist starred review for Embers in the London Sky
NOW AVAILABLE!

A Free Gift for You

Make It Do - The US Home Front in World War II

When you subscribe to my monthly enewsletter, you’ll also receive “Make It Do – The US Home Front in World War II,” a collection of my popular blog posts. As a subscriber, you’ll also be the first to learn about my upcoming novels.