First And Ninth Armies Trap 40,000 Germans Near Ruhr
American forces linked the First and Ninth Armies east of the Ruhr trapping about 40,000 German troops. Third Army probed toward Berlin within 162 miles as Seventh Army reached the River Main near Nuernberg. Fourth Armored and Patton’s Third Army pressed toward Nesselroeden, while Germans mounted organized resistance near Paderborn and Kassel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruhr
Paris
Germany
U. S
Berlin
Gras
Muenster
Rutz
River Main
Nuernberg
Czechoslovakia
Ear Lippstadt
Dues
Wesel
Berin
Frankfurt
Nesselroeden
Eisenach
Third Army
Rhine
Paderborn
Kassel
Arnhem
Montgomery
21St Army Group
Easter Crowds Jam Fifth Avenue in War Time Parade
A huge Easter crowd on Fifth Avenue in New York halted by noon due to traffic congestion despite ideal weather. Police blocked streets to ease the crush as war years’ parade drew both locals and visitors, with vivid floral displays from orchids to pansies and attire ranging from toques to sailor hats. Notable attendees included James Farley and Spencer Tracy among the fashionable onlookers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
James Farley
Spéncer Tracy
U S Planes Hit German Air Threat Near Kassel
Fighter and bomber units of the Ninth Air Force shot up at least two German planes in a surprise strike on three air fields near Mulhaugen, east of Kassel, as American armor pushed toward Berlin. The enemy fighter measures were strong, and about 49 Nazi aircraft were destroyed or damaged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
U. & Ninth Air Force
Mulhaugen
Kassel
U.S
Amy
Berlin
Werewolves to Fight on Against Allies
Nazi radio announced the formation of German Werewolves guerrillas to fight Allies and collaborators. They called on occupied Germans to support the movement and vowed to avenge every enemy and to target Russian and American soldiers on German soil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Upi
Germer
Reich
Transocean Agency
Transocean
Broadjest
German Generals Rumored Ready To Disband Army
Stockholm Tidningen reports observers say German high command would tell officers the fate of the war depended on Hitler's government resigning within 48 hours. A Berchtesgaden source notes negotiations toward armistice if resignation occurs, with unconfirmed reports of generals seeking to replace leadership. Brussels radio cites a Hitler conference with district leaders and notes no confirmation of armistice demands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stockholm
Hitler
Remmand
Wil
Brussels
Bereic
Iespaden
Reds Close on Vienna Amid Soviet Push From South and East
Soviet coordinates report 22 miles south of Vienna and 13 miles from Bratislava with forces from Tolbukhin and Volkovhin driving through Trauersdorf, Rust, Sopron, and Mattersburg. German morale dips as 26,000 prisoners are taken southwest of Lake Balaton and Battlefront around Stettin intensifies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Vienna
Statislava
Hitler
Freich
Wiener Neustadt
Afoscow
TolbukNin
Ukraine
Trauersdorf
Rust
Neusiedler See
Sopron
Volbukhin
Mattersburg
Wiener Neu- Brad
Red Army
Czechoslovakia
Austria
Hungary
Lake Belaton
Stettin
Baltic
Berlin
MacArthur reports 300000 Japs dead in Philippines drive
General MacArthur announced 10 971 more Japanese deaths in five days across Cebu Negros Mactan Cauit with 185 prisoners taken. American losses listed as 30 killed 48 missing and 919 wounded. Ensuing advances noted at Bahsoy Negros Cebu Alaminos and San Pablo amid stiff resistance. Bombers attacked Legaspi and Sulu Archipelago with heavy payloads and Formosa’s airfield targeted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Bahsay
Bacojod
Cebu
Lahug
Conselacion
Luzon
First Cavalry
Alaminos
Laguna de Bar
San Pablo
Marikita River
Norsheast
Legaspi
Sulu
Mindanao
Borneo
Formosa
Suyama
Coal Miners Extend Pact For 30 Days
Washington reports a threatened national soft coal shutdown averted yet with a thirty day respite. John L. Lewis urged United Mine Workers to keep working despite contract expiry and a strike vote. War Labor Board accepted extension to thirty days while operators cite financial limits. Negotiations resume with uncertainty on future hearings and potential escalation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers
War Labor Board
U S Proposes Big Five Talks on Mandates Pre Frisco Meeting
The United States asks Britain Russia France China and the United States to meet in Washington about two weeks before the San Francisco United Nations conference to discuss a trusteeship system for mandates. The plan envisions a trusteeship council under the general assembly and calls for visits to administer territories to report on progress toward self government and independence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
San Francisco
Dumbarton Oaks
Britain
Russia
Frente
China
France
General Assembly
World Organization
Economic and Social Council
League of Nations
International Organization
Geneva
League
Senators Demand Clear U S Policy Toward Soviets
Senators on Capitol Hill urged a firmer U S stance after rejecting Soviet demands for a Warsaw conference invitation with references to postwar world policy. Senator George D. told reporters the United States must speak plainly given sacrifices and United Nations support. The Foreign Relations Committee dates were noted, and the San Francisco delegation applauded the State Department action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Capitol Hill
Moscow
George D.ga
United States
United Nations
Zoint
Inthan
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
San Francisco
Star Department
Okinawa Bases Seen Key to Bombing Japan
Washington reports Okinawa holds five airfields seen as vital for neutralizing raids on Fortese and the China coast, with the island offering anchorages, roads, rail lines, and vulnerabilities. Navy spokesmen describe Okinawa as strategically central, though health and water issues exist and local dialects differ from standard Japanese.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Okinawa
Fortese
China Coast
Tokyo
Saipan
Iwo Jima
Japan
Iero Jima
Formosa
Navy
Iwo Clima
100000 U S Troops Land At Okinawa In Major Invasion
American forces began the Okinawa landings with about 100000 troops forming the new Tenth Army under Lt Gen Buckner. Japanese resistance was light though heavy bombardment and naval gunfire preceded the assault on a coral reef coast near Naha.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
Okinawa
Omar
On Ile
Iwo Jima
Astran
U.S. Army
Simon Balivar Buckner, Jr
Chester Witz
Honshu
Ryukyus
Formosa
Ryukyu Chain
Sakishima Islands
24Th Army Corps
Marine Third Amphibious Corps
Key Island
Naha
Naval
U.S Fifth Fleet
Brest Sea
Tenth Army
Sai Fleet
Adm
Chester Wy. Nimitz
Yontan
Kadena
Ror S. Geiger
Takashiki Jima Landing Witnessed Allied Advance
On Takashiki Jima Ryukyus March 29 delayed report describes brutal civilian deaths as Japanese civilians hid from American forces led by Captain Alexander Roberts. A photographer from New York reported mothers and children strangled with cloth, a grieving scene of near 21 deaths, including a woman who hanged herself. Japanese soldiers warned of torture, but allies provided medical aid and shelter, reshaping fear with kindness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Takashiki Jima
Ryukyu Islands
Alexander Roberts
New York City
Heach
Also Mentioned on This Page
Patton
Fifth Avenue
Bad
MacArthur
Chester’ A. Simmons
Embury’ Methodist Church
Cambridge
Raymond M. Little
Little
Richard A. Garrison
Garrison
England
Embury Church
Wikeif
Ones
Big Five
Frisco
Senators
Ye Shima
Kyushu
Fortress
Iwo, Jima
Smithsonian
Bas Spruance
Japanerse
Ryghyes
Pulse of the
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!