Friday, September 8, 1944

German V2 hits London

Friday, September 8, 1944

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Over Britain... The first German V2 rocket lands in the Chiswick area of London.

On the Western Front... Troops of Canadian 1st Army (part of British 21st Army Group) capture Nieuport and Ostend. The US 7th Corps (part of US 12th Army Group) captures Liege.

In Southern France... The US 6th Corps (part of US 7th Army) captures Besancon.

In Italy... Forces of British 8th Army continue attacks against the German-held Gemmano and Coriano ridges, without success.

In Sofia... The Bulgarian government issues a declaration of war on Germany.

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