Diary December 22, 1944

War Diary, 12-1944, Diary WW2, Year 1944 / 1 minute of reading

Advancing German soldiers Ardennes — Advancing German soldiers next to a disabled US armored half-track in the Ardennes.

War Diary WW2 for Friday, December 22, 1944:

Western Front:

Ardennes: Germans make the final effort to reach the Meuse and break through to Antwerp. General McAuliffe, commander US 101st airborne division at Bastogne, replies ‘NUTS!‘ to German surrender ultimatum.

Air War

Germany: 207 RAF bombers attacking Pölitz.

Occupied countries

Hungary: Provisional Hungarian Government established in Soviet-held territory.

Home Fronts

USA: Death of Harry Langdon, silent movie star; aged 60.

About The Author

Kretaner

My name is Norman 'Kretaner' and since my childhood I am interested in history and strategy games. Later, I have learned programming and the development of computer games, and finally with the Internet, also web design. I'm in the fortunate position to combine all my interests with my work and to live on a place of my choice, on Crete. All information, figures, specifications and statistics used here had been compiled from a variety of sources and the large, over decades collected, library of the author about military history, WW2 and weapons.