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V1 attack on England
So this day, the firt german V1 flying bomb lands in England and kill 6 people. On the Western front, the BRITISH 2ND ARMY continues to attack. By this time, in the Kurile Islands, admiral Small leads a cruiser and destroyer group to bombard Japanese positions on Matsuwa. -
Anne's fifteenth Birthday
Anne celebrates her 15th birthday and she receives a lot of presents like books, bracelets, food... Also, she wishes she knew how people outside were reacting to the news of British involvement in the war. -
First B-29 Raid on Japan
Over Japan, the first raid by american B-29 Superfortress bombers is carried out. They're was a total of 48 planes that had make a strike on the Yawata iron and steel works. US naval forces conduct bombardments of Saipan and Tinian in preparation for landings on Mariana Islands and after the Battleship USS California is hit by a Japanese shore battery -
Thinking
She does not love that people thinks she is too egotistical and forward. Also she says that all of the characteristics which Mrs. Van Daan attributes to her, she exhibits even more strongly herself. -
US Marines Land on Saipan
The americans land on Saipan and begin with a air and naval bombardment. After, the Japanese garrison consist of the reinforced 43rd Infantry Division. By this time, in the Philippine Sea, Admiral Clark leads two groups of the US carrier forces raiding on islands of Japan. -
Night Sky
She remembers how good the nature was with the sky and the birds. She looks at the night sky and wants to have a cleaner window because she doesn't see well. -
British and US Allies Advancing in Italy
In Italy, British 8th army continues to advance . The 10th Corps invade Spoleto and enters in Spoligno. By this time, US 5th army takes an other city in Italy called Grosseto. The invasion of one of the Mariana islands defers -
Mrs. Van Daan
Mrs. Van Daan is desperate and suicidal. Also, she is jealous that Peter does not talk to her and Dussel does not flirt back. No one takes her seriously because she grumbles to everyone. -
Soviets Target Army Group Center
On the Eastern Front, the Soviet attack begins. The Soviet combat forces directly engaged in the offensive amount to over 1,250,000 men, 4000 tanks and guns, over 24,000 artillery pieces and over 6300 aircraft. -
Potatoes
This they've hardly got any potatoes. The english have begun their big attack on Cherbourg. According to Pim and Van Daan they are free by October 10.
