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Today's edition of our World War II Daily newsletter focuses on January 27, a day marked by strategic military actions and significant political events during the war years. We aim to provide a succinct overview, highlighting the impact of these key moments on the course of World War II. Join us as we explore the crucial events of January 27 and their lasting significance in the war's history.
“The Germans should have thought of some of these things before they began the war, particularly before attacking the Russians.” – referring to a German soldier’s request to surrender only to British or American forces and not the Russians. – British General Bernard Law Montgomery
Over There
1942: The first American troops arrived in the United Kingdom via Allied convoy AT10; the 3,900 troops of US 34th Division would set up camp in Northern Ireland.
Troops in the convoy
American Hero
1945: Despite being wounded, US Army 2nd Lieutenant Audie Murphy single-handedly repelled tank and infantry attacks on his unit's position at Colmar, France. The action earned Murphy America's highest award for bravery, the Medal of Honor. Beginning as a private and earning a battlefield commission, he finished the war as his country's most decorated soldier with 33 medals and was personally credited with killing 240 enemies. After the war, the baby-faced hero made a fortune as a B-movie film star before being killed in a plane crash in 1971, aged 46. After President John F Kennedy, his grave was the most visited plot in Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia, United States.
His grave
Photo of the Day
A jeep of US Army 30th Infantry Division in Belgium, 27 Jan 1945; note Browning M1919 machine gun, radio antenna, anti-decapitation bar, and unusual spare tire location
As we conclude today's edition of our World War II Daily newsletter for January 27, we thank you for joining us in revisiting the pivotal moments of this significant date in history. Our exploration aims to enhance your understanding of the strategic and personal dynamics of the war years. We hope that our brief journey through today's events has enriched your appreciation of their impact on World War II. Join us again tomorrow for more insights into the complex tapestry of this historic period. Until then, let's continue to learn from the past to better understand our present and shape our future.
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