April 1944

Monday, April 24th

Eastern Front

GERMAN COMMAND

Hitler sacks Gen Jaenecke and appoints Gen Allmendinger as commander of the 17th Army. Allmendinger has previously commanded the V Corps.

SOVIET COMMAND

Stavka disbands the West Front in preparation for its reorganization in the center. A 3rd Belorussian Front is created.
[ April 18th - April 27th]