Showing posts with label Operation Queen. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Operation Queen. Show all posts

Saturday, November 16, 2024

Thursday, November 16, 1944. Attack on the Siegfried Line.

"Soldiers of a tank destroyer battalion warm themselves with coffee before going into action against the Germans near Stolberg, Germany. 16 November, 1944. Company D, 692nd Tank Destroyer Battalion."

The U.S. Frist and Ninth Armies commenced Operation Queen, aimed at the Siegfried Line.  The attack is supported by heavy Allied air strikes.

"German prisoners being taken to the rear were captured less than two hours after new American offensive started inside Germany. Beggendorf, Germany. 16 November, 1944. 2nd Armored Division."

Political disagreements between the Belgian government nad the Belgian resistance resulted in the resignation of three ministers.

The Jussi Awards for Finnish films were conveyed for the first time, with the ceremony in Helsinki.

Ansa Ikonen, best actress for 1944.

Last edition:

Wednesday, November 15, 1944. Early war movie released late in the war.