Today in World War II History—February 4, 1944
Sunday, February 4, 2024 by Sarah Sundin
80 Years Ago—Feb. 4, 1944: US secures Kwajalein and Majuro Islands in Kwajalein Atoll.
Japanese open offensive against Indian troops on the Arakan Peninsula in Burma.
US authorizes Bronze Star medal for meritorious or heroic achievement, less than the Silver Star, retroactive to 7 Dec 1941.
US Navy blimp K-29 makes the first carrier landing by a nonrigid airship, on escort carrier USS Altamaha off San Diego, CA.