Today in World War II History

Lt. Gen. Ira Eaker (USAF Photo)

70 Years Ago—Jan. 15, 1944: Lt. Gen. Ira Eaker assumes command of Mediterranean Allied Air Forces (US 12^th & 15^th Air Forces, as well as RAF, Italian and French air units in the Mediterranean). New songs in Top Ten: “My Ideal” and “Star Eyes.”