Diary September 29, 1944

crew of a Russian mortar
The crew of a Russian mortar takes a break.
WW2 War Diary for Friday, September 29, 1944:

Russian Front

Russian campaign by Leningrad Front and Baltic Fleet to recapture Moonsund Archipelago off Estonia (September 29-November 24): Russians land on Muhu Island (September 29); Russians land on Himmaa (October 3) – heavy fighting October 5-10; Germans then retreat into Syrve Peninsular and are not finally destroyed until November 24.

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Western Front

Canadian troops take Cap Gris Nez. Truce at Calais (where some Germans still hold out) to permit evacua­tion of civilians.

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