Chronology of World War II
Cross-Channel guns silenced 
Saturday, September 30, 1944 www.onwar.com

On the Western Front... The Canadian 1st Army continue attacks to the north and west of Antwerp. The German garrison in Calais surrenders to the Canadian 3rd Division. There are unsuccessful counterattacks in the area of US 12th Corps (part of US 3rd Army).

Over Germany... There are renewed RAF attacks on railway marshalling yards in the Rhineland.

In Britain... In Dover there are celebrations following news that all German cross-Channel guns have been captured.

In the Palau Islands... Admiral Fort takes command of US operations in this island group. He announces that Peleliu, Angaur, Ngesebus and Kongauru have been completely occupied. Japanese resistance continues, however.
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.