Lex Anteinternet: Friday, August 11, 1944. Third Army crosses the Loire.

Sunday, August 11, 2024

Friday, August 11, 1944. Third Army crosses the Loire.

The Third Army crossed the Loire. Hitler refused a request by Field Marshal Kluge to withdraw from positions at Mortain. Local commanders began withdrawing anyway.

The Red Army started an offensive south of Lake Peipus and advanced up to 15 miles on the first day.

200 soldiers at F. E. Warren were used as "military actors" for Hollywood combat sequences. (Wyoming State Historical Society Calendar).

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Thursday, August 10, 1944. Stiffening German resistance in the East, Advancing in the West, Pacific victory.

Labels: Army, Battle of Narva, boats and ships, British Army, Eastern Front, Estonia, France, Guam, July 20 Plot, Normandy, Normandy Breakout, Royal Navy, Tartu Offensive, United States Marine Corps, World War Two

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