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Today in World War II History—February 17, 1941
Silver salvaged from wreck of SS Gairsoppa in 2011 (Sarah Sundin collection)
85 Years Ago—Feb. 17, 1941: Off Ireland, German U-boat U-101 sinks British freighter Gairsoppa (85 killed) carrying 2,800 bars of silver to fund the war (110 tons recovered in 2011).
In Jersey in the German-occupied Channel Islands, bread rationing begins: 4 pounds, 10 ounces per week for adults.The post Today in World War II History—February 17, 1941 first appeared on Sarah Sundin.