World War II: Operation Ratweek Launch Complicates German Retreat, September 1, 1944

Nazi German troops end the week-long Wola massacre, during which time at least 40,000 people are killed indiscriminately or in mass executions. Date: August 12, 1944 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on August 12 📅 Events on this day in 1944 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1944F4 Tornado Devastates…

World War II: The Nemmersdorf massacre against German civilians takes place. Date: October 21, 1944 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on October 21 📅 Events on this day in 1944 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1944Greek People’s Liberation Army Attacks National and Social Liberation, Psarros Murdered, April 17, 1944Operation…

The ammunition ship USS Mount Hood explodes at Seeadler Harbour, Manus, Admiralty Islands, killing at least 432 and wounding 371. Date: November 10, 1944 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on November 10 📅 Events on this day in 1944 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1944Battle of Leyte Gulf Ends in…

World War II: The Battle of Eniwetok begins. The battle ends in an American victory on February 22. Date: February 17, 1944 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on February 17 📅 Events on this day in 1944 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1944Slovak National Uprising: 60,000 Troops Turn Against…

World War II: In an event later dramatized in the movie The Great Escape, 76 Allied prisoners of war begin breaking out of the German camp Stalag Luft III. Date: March 24, 1944 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on March 24 📅 Events on this day in 1944 📅 On This Day…