Saturday, January 4, 2025

Thursday, January 4, 1945. Fighting in snowy Belgium.

"Pvt. Joy B. Richcreek, North Fortville, Indiana, cooking his dinner over a lit can of gasoline in the snow-covered woods. Belgium. 4 January, 1945. 28th Infantry Division."

The 3d Army repulsed a German counterattack near Bastogne.

"When tanks of the 35th Division had to negotiate steep and icy roads in the outskirts of Bastogne, Belgium, tank crew members placed lengths of firewood on the road for increased traction. 4 January, 1945. 35th Infantry Division."  Photographer: Pvt. A. H. Hertz, 166th Signal Photo Co.

The US 8th and 3d and British 30 Corps mount attacks.

The British and Indian armies completed occupying Akyab.

Heavy air assaults occurred on Luzon against Japanese targets.

Last edition:

Wednesday, January 3, 1945. British actions.

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