Diary November 19, 1943

Knocked out M4 Sherman tank
Knocked out M4 Sherman tank of British 8th Army.
WW2 War Diary for Friday, November 19, 1943:

Mediterranean

Italy – BATTLE OF THE SANGRO (November 19-24): British establish small bridgeheads over the swollen river.

Eastern Front

Southern Sector: Germans recapture Zhitomir.

Far East

China – Siege of Changteh: Chinese 57th Division defends city against superior Japanese forces until December 3. Only 300 Chinese survive.

Sea War

Pacific: 19 carriers of US TF 50 launch massive air strikes against Gilbert Islands and Nauru.

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