The Polish Home Army attacked the NKVD Camp in Rembertów and freed political prisoners held there.
The Labour Party withdrew from the government forcing the UK into elections.
Today in World War II History—May 21, 1940 & 1945: Heinrich Himmler is arrested by the British in Bremervörde, Germany, disguised as a businessman.
Demanding full independence, Syria and Lebanon break off negotiations with France.
The 31st Division captured the Japanese supply base at Malaybalay on Mindanao.
Humphrey Bogart married Lauren Bacall.
Note how plainly the couple is dressed, compared to what is so often the case today.
It was his fourth marriage. They had met just that year when she was 19 and he was 44. They'd remain married until his death at age 57.
Last edition:
Sunday, May 20, 1945. Contracting in China.
Labels: 1940s, 1945, Army, Berlin Germany, China, Imperial Japanese Army, Japan, Okinawa, Personalities, Philippines, United States Marine Corps, World War Two
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