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World War II Today: October 9

1939
Chamberlain announces committee of ministers to coordinate the economy.

Hitler issues orders for the invasion of France and the Low Countries. This first plan called for the German Army to wheel through Belgium as they had done during World War One, although this time they were to invade Holland as well. Only the start date wasn’t specified, although Hitler was thinking of November. However, bad weather and demands by his generals for more preparation time caused postponement until the following year.

1940
Churchill is unanimously elected leader of the Conservative Party.

Dutch decree, bans Jews and ‘half-Jews’ from public employment.

Luftwaffe bomb pierces dome of St. Paul’s Cathedral in London, destroying the high altar.

The Germans begin occupying Romanian oil fields.

President Roosevelt releases policy allowing blacks to serve as officers for black units; Army begins to recruit black nurses and doctors to care for black patients only.

1941
President Roosevelt in a message to Congress urges the repeal of Section 6 of the Neutrality Act which would allow the arming of U.S. merchant ships against “the modern pirates of the sea”, the U-boats.

Hitler announces that the war in the East, for all intents and purposes, has already been decided in favour of the Reich.

1942
The Red Army ends its system of dual leadership by abolishing the position of the Communist political commissar in favor of a single military commander in its various units.

Nazi leader Martin Bormann rules that “the permanent elimination of the Jews….can no longer be carried out by emigration” but must proceed “by the use of ruthless force in the special camps of the east”.

1943
The Russians now control the Kuban peninsula on the Black Sea, after the successful evacuation of all German and Romanian troops into the Crimea.

1944
The 1st Bulgarian Army attacks towards Nis in Yugoslavia.

Admiral Nimitz decides to invade the island of Iwo Jima, 700 miles to the South of Japan.

The Fourth Moscow Conference opens between Churchill and Stalin.

1945
Typhoon Louise hits Okinawa, killing 36 and destroying hundreds of US ships, the most damaging storm encountered by the US Navy.

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RJ, don't forget to collect your UNP!

Zovs - Oct. 9,1945 is after the end of the war. If Typhoon Louise was one of Halsey's typhoons, shouldn't it be in 1944? I have never heard of a typhoon military disaster in 1945.

BBfanboy wrote: Wed Oct 09, 2024 12:45 pm RJ, don't forget to collect your UNP!

Zovs - Oct. 9,1945 is after the end of the war. If Typhoon Louise was one of Halsey's typhoons, shouldn't it be in 1944? I have never heard of a typhoon military disaster in 1945.

Louise was first seen developing on October 2, 1945, in the Caroline Islands. It unexpectedly veered north and slowed down, only to intensify as it passed over Okinawa on October 9 with 90 mph wind gusts and a minimum central pressure of 968.5 mbar. Shortly after, Louise began to weaken, and hit Japan as a strong tropical storm. The tropical cyclone became extratropical shortly after on October 12. In Okinawa, 36 people died, 47 people were reported missing, and 100 people were seriously injured.

In Buckner Bay, where the US military were occupying a temporary base, 30 ft (9.1 m) to 35 ft (11 m) waves were reported to have crashed ashore, tearing into Quonset huts and other buildings. At the time, Buckner Bay was being used as a port by the US military. Fifteen merchant ships were driven ashore, with a few wrecked. Three US Navy destroyers were grounded and declared beyond salvage. Over 200 other US military vessels, including six LSTs, a number of special purpose boats, patrol boats, and amphibious landing craft were grounded, severely damaged, or wrecked beyond repair. Eighty percent of the buildings in the bay were completely wiped out, while all 60 airplanes at the local airports were damaged.

BBfanboy wrote: Wed Oct 09, 2024 12:45 pm RJ, don't forget to collect your UNP!

I did edit my post . . .
It won't let me add .jpg nor .png pictures . . .

Good evening....GP

Zovs wrote: Wed Oct 09, 2024 2:02 pm

BBfanboy wrote: Wed Oct 09, 2024 12:45 pm RJ, don't forget to collect your UNP!

Zovs - Oct. 9,1945 is after the end of the war. If Typhoon Louise was one of Halsey's typhoons, shouldn't it be in 1944? I have never heard of a typhoon military disaster in 1945.

Louise was first seen developing on October 2, 1945, in the Caroline Islands. It unexpectedly veered north and slowed down, only to intensify as it passed over Okinawa on October 9 with 90 mph wind gusts and a minimum central pressure of 968.5 mbar. Shortly after, Louise began to weaken, and hit Japan as a strong tropical storm. The tropical cyclone became extratropical shortly after on October 12. In Okinawa, 36 people died, 47 people were reported missing, and 100 people were seriously injured.

In Buckner Bay, where the US military were occupying a temporary base, 30 ft (9.1 m) to 35 ft (11 m) waves were reported to have crashed ashore, tearing into Quonset huts and other buildings. At the time, Buckner Bay was being used as a port by the US military. Fifteen merchant ships were driven ashore, with a few wrecked. Three US Navy destroyers were grounded and declared beyond salvage. Over 200 other US military vessels, including six LSTs, a number of special purpose boats, patrol boats, and amphibious landing craft were grounded, severely damaged, or wrecked beyond repair. Eighty percent of the buildings in the bay were completely wiped out, while all 60 airplanes at the local airports were damaged.

Stuff I did not know! Maybe under-reported in the media because everyone was finding out about the effects of the two A-bombs.

BBfanboy wrote: Wed Oct 09, 2024 10:32 pm

Zovs wrote: Wed Oct 09, 2024 2:02 pm

BBfanboy wrote: Wed Oct 09, 2024 12:45 pm RJ, don't forget to collect your UNP!

Zovs - Oct. 9,1945 is after the end of the war. If Typhoon Louise was one of Halsey's typhoons, shouldn't it be in 1944? I have never heard of a typhoon military disaster in 1945.

Louise was first seen developing on October 2, 1945, in the Caroline Islands. It unexpectedly veered north and slowed down, only to intensify as it passed over Okinawa on October 9 with 90 mph wind gusts and a minimum central pressure of 968.5 mbar. Shortly after, Louise began to weaken, and hit Japan as a strong tropical storm. The tropical cyclone became extratropical shortly after on October 12. In Okinawa, 36 people died, 47 people were reported missing, and 100 people were seriously injured.

In Buckner Bay, where the US military were occupying a temporary base, 30 ft (9.1 m) to 35 ft (11 m) waves were reported to have crashed ashore, tearing into Quonset huts and other buildings. At the time, Buckner Bay was being used as a port by the US military. Fifteen merchant ships were driven ashore, with a few wrecked. Three US Navy destroyers were grounded and declared beyond salvage. Over 200 other US military vessels, including six LSTs, a number of special purpose boats, patrol boats, and amphibious landing craft were grounded, severely damaged, or wrecked beyond repair. Eighty percent of the buildings in the bay were completely wiped out, while all 60 airplanes at the local airports were damaged.

Stuff I did not know! Maybe under-reported in the media because everyone was finding out about the effects of the two A-bombs.

Your probably right and it was technically after the war too.

Zovs wrote: Wed Oct 09, 2024 11:01 pm

BBfanboy wrote: Wed Oct 09, 2024 10:32 pm

Zovs wrote: Wed Oct 09, 2024 2:02 pm

Louise was first seen developing on October 2, 1945, in the Caroline Islands. It unexpectedly veered north and slowed down, only to intensify as it passed over Okinawa on October 9 with 90 mph wind gusts and a minimum central pressure of 968.5 mbar. Shortly after, Louise began to weaken, and hit Japan as a strong tropical storm. The tropical cyclone became extratropical shortly after on October 12. In Okinawa, 36 people died, 47 people were reported missing, and 100 people were seriously injured.

In Buckner Bay, where the US military were occupying a temporary base, 30 ft (9.1 m) to 35 ft (11 m) waves were reported to have crashed ashore, tearing into Quonset huts and other buildings. At the time, Buckner Bay was being used as a port by the US military. Fifteen merchant ships were driven ashore, with a few wrecked. Three US Navy destroyers were grounded and declared beyond salvage. Over 200 other US military vessels, including six LSTs, a number of special purpose boats, patrol boats, and amphibious landing craft were grounded, severely damaged, or wrecked beyond repair. Eighty percent of the buildings in the bay were completely wiped out, while all 60 airplanes at the local airports were damaged.

Stuff I did not know! Maybe under-reported in the media because everyone was finding out about the effects of the two A-bombs.

Your probably right and it was technically after the war too.

Technically not after the war for US Veterans, it was over on 1 January 1947. Although many veterans were still there . . .
https://www.ltc4vets.org/veterans-benef ... od-of-war/

Good morning Folks!

Continuing on (until someone objects):

World War II Today: October 10

1938
The Hungarian army, with the sanction of its German allies, retakes territory in Czechoslovakia that was stripped from the Austro-Hungarian Empire after WWI.

1939
The Soviet Union signs and agreement with Lithuania that allows the Soviets to establish military bases in the country.

Hitler forms Winter Relief, forced charitable contributions from German civilians.

Chinese troops recapture all territory in Hubei, Hunan, and Jiangxi Provinces.

1940
German children 10-18 required to join Hitler Youth or Nazi League of German girls.

Hitler meets with Franco at Hendaye, France, but fails to convince him to lead Spain into the war.

1941
The 250th ‘Blue’ Division, made up of Spanish volunteers and formed within days of the German attack on the Soviet Union, goes into action against the Russians for the first time in the sector between Lake Illmen and the west bank of the Volkhov river. General Zhukov is put in charge of the West Front for the defence of Moscow. Army Group South concludes the battle along the Sea of Azov and takes 100,000 prisoners.

1942
German and Italian bomber forces begin a major offensive against the British island of Malta in the Mediterranean.

1943
With the war’s tide turning, the Franco government orders the Spanish 250th ‘Blue’ Division home. A few thousand volunteers, however, refuse to abandon the struggle against Communism and enlist in a so-called “Blue Legion” that is attached to the German 121st Infantry Division.

Chiang Kai-shek took the oath of office as president of China.

1944
The American 24-hour surrender ultimatum to Germans at Aachen is rejected. The Canadians enter the Breskens Pocket along the Scheldt with amphibians.

The British take Corinth as Army Group E begins its final retreat from Greece.

The Red Army breaks through the German lines in Serbia as it moves towards Belgrade.

The Russians reach the Baltic at Memel and cut off Army Group North (26 divisions) in the Kurland for the rest of the war.

The rebellion against the Tiso government in Slovakia is put down by the German Army.

U.S. B-29 Superfortresses pound Formosa and Okinawa. The Formosa bombardment lasts seven days, during which over 650 Japanese planes are reported as destroyed.

Afternoon Gentlemen. And Ladies.

Zovs wrote: Thu Oct 10, 2024 8:17 am
Continuing on (until someone objects):

I object to anyone objecting. This is interesting reading. Thank you.

Orm wrote: Thu Oct 10, 2024 10:21 am

Zovs wrote: Thu Oct 10, 2024 8:17 am
Continuing on (until someone objects):

I object to anyone objecting. This is interesting reading. Thank you.

I enjoy these as well, I only point out errors. Of course, it is a DAT posting these . . .

CDAT ...

Good afternoon everyone ....GP

Morning Gentlemen. Ladies.

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Leo "Apollo11"

Good morning Folks!

World War II Today: October 11

1939
British Expeditionary Force on continent reaches strength of 158,000 in five weeks.

The Soviet Union and Finland begin negotiations concerning the establishment of Soviet air bases on Finnish soil. The Soviet Union also requires Finland to cede territory around lake Ladoga and the Gulf of Finland, plus the Petsamo area in northern Finland. In return the Soviet Union offers to give Finland a chunk of desolate land in central Karelia. The Finns reject the Soviet demands fearing that to accept will only encourage further Soviet demands.

1941
Rumours of an impending capture of Moscow by the German Army cause thousands of civilians to flee the city.

Erich Koch, Reich commissar in Ukraine, announces the closing of all schools there. According to Koch, “Ukraine children need no schools. What they’ll have to learn will be taught to them later by their German masters.”

1942
The first night raid on Britain by Luftwaffe for 15 days.

The US Navy surprises a Japanese naval squadron in the night ‘Battle of Cape Esperance’, off Savo Island in the Solomons. The Japanese lose one cruiser and a destroyer, while the US Navy loses just a single destroyer.

1944
The RAF complete the flooding of Walcheren with a 102-bomber raid near Veete.

US First Army begins battle for Aachen, Germany.

The Red Army captures Klausenburg in Romania as Hungary and the Soviet Union begin negotiations for a ceasefire.

U.S. air raids against Okinawa begin.

1945
Negotiations between Nationalist leader Chiang Kai-shek and Communist leader Mao Tse-tung break down.

Nationalist and Communist troops are soon engaged in a civil war.

US Marines land at Tsingtao, China to slow Communist advances; Japanese troops in Tsingtao surrender to US.

INP....All hail the thread....GP