Air Operations, BismarcksV Bomber Command B-25s attack barges in Rein Bay, but bad weather over the target causes a bombing mission against Rabaul to be canceled. [ | ]Air Operations, CBICHINA
Air Operations, Solomons
Diplomatic RelationsThe Moscow Conference between the Foreign Ministers of the Soviet Union, Great Britain and the United States ends. The principle of 'unconditional surrender' for Germany is confirmed, as is the wish to found an international organization for the preservation of peace. It is also decided to set up in London a consultative European commission to study the problems that will arise on the continent when the war ends. [ | ]Eastern FrontIn their advance across the Noraysk Steppe, the Soviet forces reach Genichesk cutting one exit from the Crimea for the Axis forces. The Russians now control several bridgeheads on the right bank of the Lower Dnieper, together with the entire left bank, except for the Nikopol Salient. SOUTHERN SECTORSoviet tanks reach Perekop and cut the main land route out of the Crimea. Genichesk, the last railway route out of the peninsula, is also captured as 17th Army is isolated once again. At this point Hitler relieves Mackensen from command of the 1st Panzer Army, Hube being appointed in his place. [ | ]ItalyOn the west coast 5th Army takes Mondragone, having penetrated the 'Barbara' line there. Inland the other units of the army continue their advance over the difficult hilly terrain against tenacious defense. The Germans counterattack the 8th Army bridgehead over the Trigno. [ | ]Scenes from October 30, 1943
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