Lex Anteinternet: Saturday, July 29, 1944. Guam, Tinian, Aitape and Normandy.

Monday, July 29, 2024

Saturday, July 29, 1944. Guam, Tinian, Aitape and Normandy.

Today in World War II History—July 29, 1944 On Guam, US Marines clear Orote Peninsula and take Orote Airfield.

Japanese resistance was increasing on Tinian, with the US now in control of half of the island.

The last Japanese resistance was eliminated on Biak, while U.S. forces pulled back at Afua near Aitape due to effective Japanese attacks.

The U.S. 1st Army advanced everywhere in Operation Cobra.

Last edition:

Friday, July 28, 1944. The U.S. Army advances in Normandy.

Labels: 1940s, 1944, Aircraft, Armor, Army, Catholic, Normandy, Operation Bagration, Operation Cobra, Operation Overlord, Poland, Red Army, Tinian, United States Marine Corps, World War Two

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