 In the Ryukyu Islands... On Okinawa, the US 24th Corps now has three divisions in the line and all three begin attacks after a heavy ground and air bombardment. The heaviest efforts are on coastal flanks.
In Burma... In the south, along the Irrawaddy River, Magwe is taken by British 20th Indian Division advancing southwest from Meiktila. In the Sittang Valley, Pyinmana falls to the British 5th Indian Division, which now leads the advance of British 4th Corps. Farther north between Meiktila and the Irrawaddy River, British 33rd Corps completes the clearance of the Mount Popo area and capture
Chauk.
In the Philippines... In the advance by US 1st Corps units, on the northwest coast of Luzon, Vigan is taken.
On the Western Front... The US 1st Army captures Leipzig. The British 2nd Army reaches the Elbe south of
Namburg.
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