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Wednesday, September 12, 2012

Today in World War II History

US 5th Air Force "parafrag" bombs falling onto Japanese airfield
70 Years Ago—Sept. 12, 1942: Battle of the Ridge begins: Marines fight off attacks on Guadalcanal. US 5th Air Force light bombers first use parachute fragmentation bombs (“parafrags”)—in Buna, New Guinea.

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