Tuesday, September 26, 1944. Coastal artillery exchange.

The British 8th Army crossed the Uso (Rubicon).

The British 2nd Army took Turnhout between Antwerp and Eindhoven.   They also took Oss.

The Germans shelled the British coastal city of Dover with long-range artillery implaced near Calais.  The British returned fire with long range coast artillery at Dover.  This would end the long range artillery duels across the channel.

The RAF bombed Calais and Cap Griz Nez.

The Red Army prevailed in its Tallinn Offensive.

Greek resistance groups recognized the authority of the Greek government in exile and to place themselves under the Allied Supreme Commander in the Mediterranean.

Sea rescue from dirigible, September 26, 1944.

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Monday, September 25, 1944. Withdrawal at Arnhem.

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