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1 June 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.
8 of 17 sourced entries for this date, chosen by the editor.
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Entries
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Libya
Continuing attack on Sidi Muftah, enemy wipes out 150th Brig of 50th Div and much of 1st Army Tank Brig assisting it. Lull ensues as Br Eighth Army prepares for general counterattack and enemy strengthens his salient.
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The convoy 'Vigorous', en route to Malta, sights a large Italian naval squadron headed toward it. 'Harpoon' comes under attack for the first time; 'Vigorous' has been under air attack almost since leaving port.
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A good deal of damage is done and many aircraft destroyed on both sides, but in the end the island's airbase is still functional. Nagumo plans a second attack on the island, and begins refueling and rearming his planes.
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Winston Churchill arrives in Washington for meetings with Roosevelt.
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China-Burma-India Theater
THOR mission records show at least 5 Allied sorties (1 recorded unit missions) in the China-Burma-India Theater on 1942-06-01, flown by USAAF 10th Air Force. 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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Mediterranean Theater
THOR mission records show at least 2 Allied sorties (1 recorded unit missions) in the Mediterranean Theater on 1942-06-01, flown by RAF. Targets included SICILY.
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 6 Allied sorties (3 recorded unit missions) in the Pacific Theater on 1942-06-01, flown by RAAF, USAAF 5th Air Force. Targets included NEW GUINEA, BISMARK ARCHIPELAGO.
Source US Air Force THOR (opens external site)
THOR is a secondary compilation with known gaps, not a complete record.
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