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24 January 1942
What happened on this day in the Second World War, from 1939 to 1945, with a source for every entry.
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Each day we list events from the Second World War that happened on that date, from 1939 to 1945. Every entry names its source and links to it, so you can read further. Entries are sourced and machine-screened before they go up, a subset is human-reviewed, and we add more over time.
7 of 11 sourced entries for this date, chosen by the editor.
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Luzon
II Corps begins disengaging and withdrawing combat troops. Japanese maintain intense pressure on Philippine Div and attack covering force, but bulk of troops withdraw successfully. Situation in I Corps area deteriorates rapidly.
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Makassar Strait
Battle of Makassar Strait, first big naval battle of the war, occurs early in morning when 4 U.S. DD’s strike at enemy shipping off Balikpapan, Borneo, with good effect.
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American troops land in Samoa, as part of a strategy to stop the Japanese advance in the Pacific.
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The Allies bombard Bangkok, leading Thailand, then under Japanese control, to declare war against the United States and United Kingdom.
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China-Burma-India Theater
THOR mission records show at least 16 Allied sorties (2 recorded unit missions) in the China-Burma-India Theater on 1942-01-24, flown by RAF. Targets included THAILAND OR SIAM.
Source US Air Force THOR (opens external site)
THOR is a secondary compilation with known gaps, not a complete record.
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Pacific Theater
THOR mission records show at least 8 Allied sorties (1 recorded unit missions) in the Pacific Theater on 1942-01-24, flown by USAAF 5th Air Force. Targets included INDONESIA.
Source US Air Force THOR (opens external site)
THOR is a secondary compilation with known gaps, not a complete record.
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