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Today in World War II History—Feb. 18, 1944

Monday, February 18, 2019 by Sarah Sundin
Mosquito aircraft of RNZAF bombing prison (center left) at Amiens, France, 18 February 1944 (United Kingdom government photo)

Mosquito aircraft of RNZAF bombing prison (center left) at Amiens, France, 18 February 1944 (United Kingdom government photo)

75 Years Ago—Feb. 18, 1944: RAF launches Operation Jericho as Mosquitos & Typhoons bomb the German prison in Amiens holding members of the French resistance; of 1000 prisoners, 102 are killed and 258 escape.

Peak of German counterattack at Anzio, as they come within six miles of the sea by noon, but are turned back by artillery and infantry by the end of the day.

Hitler dissolves the Abwehr, German military intelligence, after evidence of infiltration by Allied agents and resistance members; functions taken over by Reich Main Security Office (RSHA).

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One response to “Today in World War II History—Feb. 18, 1944”

  1. Eliza Noel says:
    February 18, 2019 at 9:56 pm

    I need to point my brothers to your blog!

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