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18 February 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.

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  1. Burma

    Situation of Ind 17th Div deteriorates as Japanese gain foothold on W bank of Bilin R near Bilin and continue pressure on flanks. TF’s are formed by Burma Army to protect Pegu from SE and sea approaches to Syriam.

    Source US Army CMH chronology (opens external site)

  2. U.S.

    War Department orders overseas contract activities throughout the world militarized. All civilian contract activities are to be terminated by 18 August 1942. NEI-Japanese invade Bali, off E coast of Java, landing on SE coast, night 18-19.

    Source US Army CMH chronology (opens external site)

  3. China-Burma-India Theater

    THOR mission records show at least 18 Allied sorties (3 recorded unit missions) in the China-Burma-India Theater on 1942-02-18, flown by RAF. Targets included BURMA.

    Source US Air Force THOR (opens external site)

    THOR is a secondary compilation with known gaps, not a complete record.

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