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26 February 1945

What happened on this day in the Second World War, from 1939 to 1945, with a source for every entry.

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Each day we list events from the Second World War that happened on that date, from 1939 to 1945. Every entry names its source and links to it, so you can read further. Entries are sourced and machine-screened before they go up, a subset is human-reviewed, and we add more over time.

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Entries

  1. Burma

    In Br Fourteenth Army’s 33 Corps area, Ind 19th Div begins strong southward push toward Mandalay. In 4 Corps area, Ind 17th Div, continuing toward Meiktila, seizes airstrip at Thabutkon.

    Source US Army CMH chronology (opens external site)

  2. Luzon

    In U.S. Sixth Army area, XIV Corps begins assault on last 3 strongpoints in Manila. Elements of 63d Inf, 6th Div, reach crest of Mt Pacawagan but are forced back after nightfall by heavy fire.

    Source US Army CMH chronology (opens external site)

  7. China-Burma-India Theater

    THOR mission records show at least 90 Allied sorties (25 recorded unit missions) in the China-Burma-India Theater on 1945-02-26, flown by USAAF 10th Air Force, USAAF 5th Air Force, USAAF 14th Air Force.

    Source US Air Force THOR (opens external site)

    THOR is a secondary compilation with known gaps, not a complete record.

  8. Mediterranean Theater

    THOR mission records show at least 128 Allied sorties (12 recorded unit missions) in the Mediterranean Theater on 1945-02-26, flown by USAAF 12th Air Force. Targets included ITALY.

    Source US Air Force THOR (opens external site)

    THOR is a secondary compilation with known gaps, not a complete record.

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