World War II Narva Offensive Begins February 15, 1944
Date: February 15, 1944
Date: February 15, 1944
World War II: Operation Persecution is initiated: Allied forces land in the Hollandia (currently known as Jayapura) area of New Guinea. Date: April 22, 1944 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on April 22 📅 Events on this day in 1944 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1944MW 18014 V-2 Rocket…
World War II: Ninety-nine civilians are hanged from lampposts and balconies by German troops in Tulle, France, in reprisal for maquisards attacks. Date: June 9, 1944 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on June 9 📅 Events on this day in 1944 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1944World War II:…
Mount Vesuvius in Italy erupts, killing 26 people, causing thousands to flee their homes, and destroying dozens of Allied bombers. Date: March 18, 1944 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on March 18 📅 Events on this day in 1944 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1944Iceland Declares Independence from Denmark,…
World War II: During the Anzio campaign, the 1st Ranger Battalion (Darby's Rangers) is destroyed behind enemy lines in a heavily outnumbered encounter at Battle of Cisterna, Italy. Date: January 31, 1944 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on January 31 📅 Events on this day in 1944 📅 On This Day (Today)…
World War II: The Battle of Cisterna, part of Operation Shingle, begins in central Italy. Date: January 30, 1944 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on January 30 📅 Events on this day in 1944 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1944World War II: Bologna Archiginnasio Anatomical Theatre Destroyed in Air…
World War II: German combat elements, reinforced by the 17th SS Panzergrenadier Division, launch a counterattack on American forces near Carentan. Date: June 13, 1944 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on June 13 📅 Events on this day in 1944 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1944World War II: Bologna…