Today in the Second World War

The 9th of January

Hidden History
January 09, 2024

In today’s edition of our World War II Daily newsletter, we turn our attention to January 9, a day significant for its strategic military engagements, diplomatic initiatives, and compelling personal experiences during the war. Our narrative today encompasses the breadth of this day’s events, highlighting the impact of crucial battles, key decisions by world leaders, and the indomitable spirit of individuals on both the front lines and the home front. We aim to provide a thorough and engaging overview, combining historical accuracy with storytelling, to offer a nuanced understanding of January 9's role in shaping the course and outcome of World War II. Join us as we explore these pivotal moments, bringing to light the courage, struggles, and perseverance that define this day in history.

"Without ships, we cannot live." - Winston Churchill, 1940

Repair

1941: Comandante Cappellini experienced malfunctions with her hydroplane while sailing in the Atlantic Ocean. Her stern continuously went under water while sailors attempted to make repairs at sea. Rifles were used to ward off sharks attempting to bite the sailors' legs. The repairs were completed successfully.

Comandante Cappellini

Photo of the Day

Overhead strike photo of bomb splashes and burning ships in Takao harbor (Kaohsiung) on Formosa (Taiwan), Jan 9, 1945

Bonus Photo

US Coast Guard LCVP landing craft carried invasion troops toward Luzon in Lingayen Gulf, 9 Jan 1945

As we close today's edition of our World War II Daily newsletter for January 9, we thank you for your continued engagement and passion for history. Our journey through the events and stories of this day in the war years aims to enrich your understanding of the complexities and resilience that characterized those times. We hope that our insights have added depth to your knowledge of this critical period. Stay with us as we continue to navigate the intricate landscape of World War II, bringing more fascinating stories and important lessons in our future editions. Until our next issue, let's keep the spirit of learning and remembrance alive, drawing inspiration from the past to enlighten our present and future.

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Have a great week :)

Recommended Books:

At Dawn We Slept by Gordon W. Prange

Revisit the definitive book on Pearl Harbor in advance of the 78th anniversary (December 7, 2019) of the "date which will live in infamy".

Judgement at Tokyo by Gary J. Bass

A landmark, magisterial history of the trial of Japan’s leaders as war criminals—the largely overlooked Asian counterpart to Nuremberg.

The Things Our Fathers Saw by Matthew A. Rozell

How soon we forget. Or perhaps, we were never told. That is understandable, given what they saw. But, it happened.

Operation: Snare Drum: A WWII Submarine Adventure Novel by Scott W. Cook

December 7, 1941 - America is attacked by the Japanese and dragged into a worldwide struggle for power unlike anything ever seen on Earth.

Pacific Sniper: A World War II Thriller by David Healey

In December 1941, the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor plunges the United States into war. Fresh from the hardscrabble mountains of Appalachia, Deacon Cole joins the fight against Imperial Japan.

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