Lex Anteinternet: Monday, May 31, 1943. You can crack that tank.

Wednesday, May 31, 2023

Monday, May 31, 1943. You can crack that tank.

The Army put out its weekly summation of the war news, with helpful tips on taking on tanks.

The tank illustration really is interesting, as I've sometimes wondered about the topics noted, particularly causing the tank to button up. German armor, like American armor, did not normally fight buttoned up as the visibility is so poor.

Expecting an infantryman to have a Molotov Cocktail, however, seems like a bit much.

Sarah Sundin reports:

Today in World War II History—May 31, 1943: British ships begin naval bombardment of island of Pantelleria between Tunisia and Sicily, adding to the aerial bombardment started May 18.

Archie Andrews, of comic book fame, appeared on the radio for the first time.

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