Today in the Second World War

The 14th of January

Hidden History
January 14, 2024

Welcome to the January 14 edition of our World War II Daily newsletter. Today, we delve into the significant military operations, diplomatic decisions, and compelling personal stories that marked this date during the years of the war. Our narrative encompasses the strategic and tactical shifts that influenced key battles, the political dynamics shaping the conflict, and the resilience of individuals facing the realities of war. We aim to provide a comprehensive and engaging overview, combining historical accuracy with captivating storytelling, to offer a nuanced understanding of January 14's role in the broader context of World War II. Join us as we explore these pivotal moments, shedding light on the courage, challenges, and perseverance that define this day in the history of the war.

Wars may be fought with weapons, but they are won by men. It is the spirit of men who follow and of the man who leads that gains the victory. – September 1933 General George S. Patton

Breakthrough

1940: British cryptologists at the Government Code and Cypher School, Bletchley Park deciphered the German Enigma code with help of Polish experts.

Bletchley Park

Photo of the Day

Japanese type 97 Te-Ke tankette during Battle of Muar, Johor, Unfederated Malay States, mid-Jan 1942

As we close today's edition of our World War II Daily newsletter for January 14, we extend our heartfelt thanks to you for joining us in this journey through history. Our exploration of the events and personal stories of this day during the war years has been an effort to provide a comprehensive view of the complexities and the valor that characterized those times. We hope that our insights have enriched your understanding of this critical period and its impact. Join us again tomorrow as we continue to uncover the intricate narrative of World War II, bringing more enlightening stories and valuable lessons to light. Until then, let's carry the lessons of history with us, allowing them to inform and inspire our present and future paths.

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Have a great weekend :)

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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