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February 12, 2014
Today in World War II History
US troops firing a bazooka near Cassino, Italy(US Army Center of Military History)70 Years Ago—Feb. 12, 1944: Allies repel German counterattack at Anzio, but ground has been lost. First Battle of Monte Cassino ends in US failure; New Zealand Corps replaces US II Corps at Cassino.
February 11, 2014
Today in World War II History
70 Years Ago—Feb. 11, 1944: Soviets take Shepetovka, rail center west of Kiev in Ukraine.
February 10, 2014
Today in World War II History
Troops of Indian 7th Division at Sinzweya, Burma6 February 1944 (Imperial War Museum)70 Years Ago—Feb. 10, 1944: Japanese surround Indian 7th Division on Arakan peninsula in Burma; Allies begin air drops to keep them supplied.
February 9, 2014
Today in World War II History
Ruins of Aprilia (US National Archives)70 Years Ago—Feb. 9, 1944: In counterattack at Anzio, Italy, Germans retake Aprilia (“the Factory”).
February 8, 2014
Today in World War II History
70 Years Ago—Feb. 8, 1944: In counterattack at Anzio, Italy, Germans retake Carroceto and secure Buonriposo Ridge. New movie: Lady in the Dark, starring Ginger Rogers and Ray Milland.
February 7, 2014
Today in World War II History
US 56th Evacuation Hospital at Anzio after similar air raid(US Army Medical Department)70 Years Ago—Feb. 7, 1944: At Anzio, the US 95thEvacuation Hospital is accidentally bombed when a German fighter pilot jettisons bombs under Allied fighter attack; 28 hospital personnel and patients killed, including 3 nurses; the German pilot is shot down and treated in the same hospital.
February 6, 2014
Today in World War II History
US fighter plane hits German ammunition truck70 Years Ago—Feb. 6, 1944: Soviets make major breakthrough in Ukraine, reach Dnieper River near Nikopol. US Eighth Air Forces sends out first fighter plane ground strafing mission.
February 5, 2014
Today in World War II History
US sub U-3008 (former German sub U-3008)with snorkel raised. (US Navy photo)70 Years Ago—Feb. 5, 1944: Germans deploy the first U-boat with a “Schnorchel” to increase time sub could stay submerged. New songs in Top Ten: “Besame Mucho” and “Mairzy Doats.”
February 4, 2014
Today in World War II History
Bronze Star medal70 Years Ago—Feb. 4, 1944: US secures Kwajalein Island in Kwajalein Atoll. Japanese open offensive against Indian troops on Arakan, Burma. US authorizes Bronze Star medal for meritorious or heroic achievement, less than the Silver Star, retroactive to 12/7/41.
February 3, 2014
Today in World War II History
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Lt. Gen. Sir Bernard Freyberg(US Army Center of Military History)70 Years Ago—Feb. 3, 1944: In Italy, New Zealand Corps formed under Lt. Gen. Sir Bernard Freyberg over New Zealand 2ndDivision and Indian 4th Division.
