Today in the Second World War

The 27th of June

Hidden History
June 27, 2024

Welcome to our June 27 edition, where we continue our journey through the pivotal moments and compelling stories of World War II. In this issue, we uncover the courage, innovation, and enduring spirit that characterized this transformative period in history. Our aim is to provide you with a deeper understanding of the events that shaped our world and to honor the legacy of those who experienced them. Thank you for joining us in this exploration of our shared past, and for your dedication to preserving its memory.

Today’s Video:

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“It is the last territorial claim which I have to make in Europe, but it is a claim from which I will not recede and which, God willing, I will make good.” – Delivered in a speech covering the Sudetenland, 1938 - Adolf Hitler

Reality

1941: In Kaunas, Lithuania, a group of Lithuanian nationalists gathered more than 50 Jewish men in a horse stable and beat them violently with iron bars in public view. None of the victims survived the Lietukis Garage Massacre.

An unknown perpetrator (nicknamed the "Death Dealer") at the massacre in the Lietūkis garage, though possible names are known

Photo of the Day

Norwegian Brigade 2-inch mortar team in training, Dumfries, Scotland, United Kingdom, 27 Jun 1941

Bonus Photo

US Army Captain Earl Topley looking at a German soldier who had killed three of his men before his own death, Cherbourg, France, 27 Jun 1944

As we wrap up our June 27 edition, we hope the stories and insights presented have deepened your appreciation for the remarkable events and individuals of World War II. Your continued interest and support help keep these important memories alive. We look forward to bringing you more captivating narratives and historical reflections in our future issues. Until then, let us remember and honor the lessons of the past as we move forward.

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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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