Today in the Second World War

The 5th of September

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Hidden History
September 05, 2024

As we turn the page to September 5th, we take a moment to listen to the echoes of history that continue to resonate through time. This date has seen events that have left lasting imprints on our world, shaping the course of nations and the lives of individuals. In this edition, we explore the significant moments that have occurred on September 5th, uncovering the lessons they offer and the ways in which they continue to influence our present. Join us as we delve into these historical narratives, gaining a deeper understanding of the past and its enduring impact on our future.

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“War alone can carry to the maximum tension all human energies and imprint with the seal of nobility those people who have the courage to confront it; Every other test is a mere substitute.” – 1930 - Italian Dictator Benito Mussolini

If Only You Knew

1939: German Army units crossed the Vistula River in Poland. Meanwhile, Soviet Foreign Minister Vyacheslav Molotov responded to the German invitation to jointly invade Poland in the positive, but noted that the Soviet forces would need several days to prepare; he also warned the Germans not to cross the previously agreed upon line separating German and Soviet spheres of influence.

Vyacheslav Molotov

In the Fray

1942: Japanese destroyers Yudachi, Hatsuyuki, and Murakumo, having just disembarked 1,000 troops at Taivu, Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands before midnight on the previous day, shelled Henderson Field. As a US Navy PBY Catalina aircraft dropped flares to illuminate the battlefield, Yudachi took advantage of the lighting, spotting destroyer-transports USS Gregory and USS Little in Savo Sound. Yudachi promptly sank both of them with gunfire off Lunga Point; 22 were killed aboard USS Gregory, 62 were killed aboard USS Little. After dawn, US aircraft based in Henderson Field sank Japanese barges attempting to bring heavy equipment onto Guadalcanal.

Yūdachi

Photo of the Day

A girl holding her dog, 8 Żelazna Street, Warsaw, Poland, 5 Sep 1939

Bonus Photo

Cruiser Mk IV tank and Infantry Mk II Matilda tank at a depot in Egypt, 5 Sep 1941

As we close this edition on September 5th, we reflect on the powerful echoes of history that we've explored together. The events of this day remind us that history is not just a series of dates and facts, but a living narrative that continues to shape our world. By understanding these moments, we gain valuable insights into our present and future. Thank you for joining us on this journey through the past. Until our next edition, may the stories we've uncovered continue to inspire and guide us in our daily lives.

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Recommended Books:

The Ghost That Died at Sunda Strait by W. G. Winslow

Recounting the last stand of the heavy cruiser Houston, this tale of survival brings to life the 1942 battle at Sunda Strait.

Lost at Guadalcanal: The Final Battles of the Astoria and Chicago as Described by Survivors and in Official Reports by John J. Domagalski

The dramatic account of two American warships in the South Pacific, this book follows the USS Astoria (CA–34) and USS Chicago (CA–29) during the late summer of 1942, when both participated in the early days of the critical battle for Guadalcanal. Drawing on a variety of firsthand accounts, some previously unpublished, the book tells the story from the perspective of the men aboard each ship, transporting readers inside the gun turrets, behind the lookout binoculars, and below deck as the battle rages. Individual stories of heroism, sacrifice and survival unfold as both vessels meet their fates in the South Pacific.

The Sinking of the Bismarck: The History of the Battle that Destroyed Nazi Germany’s Most Famous Battleship by Charles River Editors 

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