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18 November 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. Guadalcanal

    Gen Sebree, CG of W Sector, begins moving forces toward line of departure W of the Matanikau (from Pt Cruz southward along ridge containing Hills 80, 81 and 66) in preparation for full-scale westward offensive.

    Source US Army CMH chronology (opens external site)

  2. New Guinea

    Aus 16th Brig drives to Popondetta, where airfield construction is begun, and continues toward Soputa without making contact with the enemy. U.S. 32d Div’s 126th Inf is ordered to establish contact with Australians.

    Source US Army CMH chronology (opens external site)

  4. China-Burma-India Theater

    THOR mission records show at least 12 Allied sorties (2 recorded unit missions) in the China-Burma-India Theater on 1942-11-18, 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.

  5. European Theater

    THOR mission records show at least 0 Allied sorties (8 recorded unit missions) in the European Theater on 1942-11-18, flown by unidentified Allied air units. Targets included FRANCE.

    Source US Air Force THOR (opens external site)

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

  6. Mediterranean Theater

    THOR mission records show at least 33 Allied sorties (5 recorded unit missions) in the Mediterranean Theater on 1942-11-18, flown by RAF, USAAF 9th Air Force. Targets included ITALY, LIBYA.

    Source US Air Force THOR (opens external site)

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

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