 On the Eastern Front... In Berlin, the Soviet forces have captured the Templehof airfield and are making progress in
Spandau, Grunewald and other areas. To the north of the capital, troops of 2nd Belorussian Front begin to advance rapidly, taking Prenzlau and
Angermunde.
In Germany... The western Allies reply to the peace proposals Himmler offered earlier in the month with a total refusal and a reminder of the established demand for unconditional surrender.
In Italy... Forces of US 5th Army liberate Genoa, which is already substantially controlled by Italian partisan forces.
In the Philippines... US forces capture Baguio, on Luzon. Fighting continues in the Bicol Peninsula.
In the Occupied Dutch East Indies... A squadron of 3 cruisers and 6 destroyers, commanded by Admiral Berkey, make a preparatory bombardment of targets in the Tarakan area in the northeast of the island of Borneo. |
