The Battle of Imphal began in northeast India. British forces had plans to deal with the assault, but initially underestimated the large-scale size of the Japanese offensive.
The Japanese attacked American forces on the beachhead on Bougainville.
The Finns asked the Soviets for guarantees as part of a negotiated peace.
The 8th Air Force raided Berlin for a second day, losing about 10% of a 580 bomber force in spite of an 800 fighter escort.
The British government announced post-war plans to build 300,000 houses.
A general strike in the "Italian Social Republic" was put down by the Germans.
Pvt. Ray E. Thiel, Long Island, Calif., of 3rd Bn., Mortar Platoon, 504th Parachute Infantry, cleans 81mm mortar near Cisterna, Italy. March 8, 1944.
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