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Welcome to the April 10 edition, where we illuminate the pivotal moments and unsung heroes of World War II that resonate with this date. Today, we delve into stories of bravery and the intricate dynamics of conflict, uncovering the events that significantly influenced the trajectory of the war and the world itself. Join us as we pay homage to the past, appreciating its profound impact on our present and guiding our reflections for the future, in a succinct exploration through history.
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“How horrible, how fantastic, how incredible it is that we should be digging trenches and trying on gas masks here because of a quarrel in a faraway country between people of whom we know nothing.”- 1938 - Winston Churchill
First Battle of Narvik
1940: At the First Battle of Narvik, 10 German destroyers were attacked in the Ofot fjord by 5 British destroyers. 2 German destroyers, 11 merchant ships, and 1 supply ship were sunk. 2 British destroyers were lost. Both commanding officers, British Captain Bernard Warburton-Lee and German Commodore Friedrich Bonte, were killed in the action. Warburton-Lee was posthumously awarded the Victoria Cross and Bonte the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross.
The wreck of the scuttled Bernd von Arnim in the Rombaksfjord
Fall
1941: In Yugoslavia, German troops capture the Croatian capital of Zagreb; Croatian Fascist chief Ante Pavelic returned from exile to proclaim the independent state of Croatia. Further South, German 9th Panzer Division and Leibstandarte SS Adolf Hitler Regiment moved through the Monastir Gap, moved across the Greek border, and captured the town of Florina. British troops fell back from the Aliakmon Line southwest of Salonika, Greece.
Anders Frederik Emil Victor Schau Lassen
Desert Rats
1941: The German 15th Panzer Division under General Heinrich von Prittwitz und Gaffron attacked Tobruk, Libya from the west. Prittwitz was killed while personally leading a reconnaissance mission by armored cars.
Anders Frederik Emil Victor Schau Lassen
Death March
1942: The Japanese, overwhelmed with 76,000 captives at Bataan on the main Philippine island of Luzon, decided to march the prisoners 25 miles to Balanga for further transport. Without food, water, or medical supplies and facing brutal treatment by the Japanese, the prisoners of war would die in large numbers, and this march would soon be named the Bataan Death March. Just off Luzon, minesweeper USS Finch, damaged by Japanese air attacks on the previous day, was scuttled by her crew. Elsewhere in the Philippine Islands, 12,000 Japanese troops landed on Cebu on three invasion beaches; the 6,500 defenders at Cebu City evacuated the capital and moved inland; Australia-based B-17 bombers attacked the invasion force to little effect.
Japanese troops entering US Naval Base Mariveles, Bataan, Luzon, Philippines, Apr 1942
Photo of the Day
Indian Pattern Carrier Mk 2A 'Dhar IV', North Africa, 10 Apr 1942
Bonus Photo
German prisoners of war being marched across a field, Odessa Oblast, Ukraine, 10 Apr 1944
As we conclude today’s edition, we hope you’ve gained insight into the events of April 10 during World War II and the indelible marks they left on history. It’s through these stories of bravery, struggle, and resilience that we connect with the past, understanding its lasting influence on our world. Thank you for joining us in this reflective journey. Until we meet again, let’s carry forward the lessons learned and the stories of valor that continue to inspire and educate future generations.
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