October 1944

Wednesday, October 18th

Eastern Front

NORTHERN SECTOR

Kremeny falls to the 1st Shock Army as it drives west from Riga. However, the 16th Army has established strong defenses around Tukums and halts the Soviet drive.

CENTRAL SECTOR

The 3rd Belorussian Front continues its attacks into East Prussia but meets fierce German resistance.

[ October 17th - October 19th]