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1944 - June 29-30 1944 - June 29-30

June 29
Western Front, France
The port of Cherbourg finally surrenders to forces of the US VII Corps. The cost to the US has been 22,000 casualties, while 39,000 Germans are taken prisoner.


Allied troops in the ruins of Valognes during the drive against Cherbourg, which fell on June 29, 1944

June 30
Technology, Germany
The Germans have formed the first operational unit equipped with Messerschmitt Me 262 jet fighters. The unit will be deployed to France in the near future.

Air War, Britain
To date, 2000 German V1 'Flying Bombs' have been launched against England, mostly against London. In response, the British have increased the number of anti-aircraft guns, fighter aircraft, and barrage balloons.

 

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