Today in World War II History—July 3, 1944
Wednesday, July 3, 2024 by Sarah Sundin
Theatrical poster for Double Indemnity, 1944, Paramount Pictures (public domain via Wikipedia)
80 Years Ago—July 3, 1944: US First Army VIII Corps launches drive south from Cherbourg peninsula, the “Battle of the Hedgerows,” advancing only 7 miles in 12 days.
Soviets take Minsk in Byelorussia.
In Denmark, the Germans come to a compromise with the Danish Freedom Council which will end the general strike and riots.
Movie premiere of Double Indemnity, starring Fred MacMurray & Barbara Stanwyck, which will be nominated for 7 Oscars.
Bocage country of the Cotentin Peninsula, France, 1944 (US Army photo)
