Chronology of World War II
Allies held by German counterattacks
Saturday, October 7, 1944 www.onwar.com

On the Western Front... Canadian forces (elements of British 21st Army Group) establish two bridgeheads over the Leopold canal but German forces successfully contain the advance and counterattack. The US 1st Army penetrates the German held Siegfried Line to the north of Aachen. Meanwhile, to the south, forces of US 3rd Army (part of US 12th Army Group) gain some ground in Luxembourg and near Metz. German counterattacks prevent significant progress.

In Finland... The Soviet 14th Army attacks in northern Finland.


This chronological study of the Second World War provides a comprehensive day-by-day account of WWII. While focused on the military history of the war, with an emphasis on the battles and campaigns fought, the timeline includes social and political history as well. Some Holocaust related events are already recorded and additional updates are pending. In so far as possible, the images included in this presentation are pictures from the given days. Additional information and images are welcome through the feedback form found on the index.