Tuesday, July 16, 2024

Sunday, July 16, 1944. Polish claims and a great escape.

US 155 crew loads gun, July 16, 1944, near Saint-Lô, where US progress was slow.

The Polish Government in Exile claimed German territory in East Prussia, Danzia and the Polish Corridor.

The Red Army took Grodno.

British forces took Arezzo, Italy and cross the Arno.

U.S. anti tank gun crew clearing area of snipers, July 16, 1944, Italy.

Sarah Sundin reports that the Allied Sixth Army Group was created and Jacob Devers placed in command, in anticipation of the invasion of Southern France, Operation Dragoon.

Today in World War II History—July 16, 1944

She also reports on an amazing escape from the Japanese.

In case you wondered, Bretton Woods was still going on, and the alcohol supply was holding out.

Last edition:

Saturday, July 15, 1944. A second von Stauffenberg attempt.

Labels: Battle of Nietjärvi, British Army, Claus von Stauffenberg, French Army, Guam, Italy, July 20 Plot, Nationalist Chinese Army, New Guinea, Normandy, Operation Overlord, Second Battle of Odon, World War Two

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