Today in WWII History

Audio Clip: BBC – Surrender of German forces in North Africa 13 May 1943

World War II History for May 12

12 May 1940 – The Nazi conquest of France began with the German army crossing Muese River.

12 May 1942 – The Soviet Army launched its first major offensive of World War II and took Kharkov in the eastern Ukraine from the German army.

12 May 1943 – The Axis forces in North Africa surrendered during World War II.