17 July 1944
War at Sea
German submarines U-347 and U-361 sunk with all hands off Narvik
Eastern Front
Soviet troops cross the Bug, entering Poland
German troops are ordered to defend the Baltic states
Italy
8th Army crosses the Arno, and advances towards Florence
Pacific
US warships bombard Guam
Japan
War Minister Shimada resigns
Technology
The Gloster Meteor jet fighter is cleared for service use with the RAF
Related Books
Gloster Meteor, Britain's Celebrated First-Generation Jet, Phil Butler and Tony Buttler. This is a detailed, well illustrated and well written look at the development and service history of the Gloster Meteor, both in British and overseas hands. The book covers the development of the E.28/39, Britain's first jet aircraft and the development of the Meteor, looks in detail at the prototype aircraft, the various versions of the Meteor and its British and overseas service careers. [
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How to cite this article: Rickard, J (28 December 2007), 17 July 1944, http://www.historyofwar.org/secondworldwar/date/1944_07_17.html
