February 1944

Thursday 03:

United States troops capture the Marshall Islands.

Monday 07:

World War II: In Anzio, Italy Nazi forces launch a counteroffensive.

Monday 14:

World War II: Anti-Japanese revolt on Java.

Tuesday 15:

World War II: Assault on Monte Cassino, Italy begins.

Thursday 17:

World War II: Battle of Eniwetok Atoll begins. The battle ended in an American victory on February 22.

Sunday 20:

World War II: The United States takes Eniwetok Island.

Saturday 26:

Shooting begins of the Nazi propaganda film, "The Fuhrer Gives a Village to the Jews" in Theresienstadt.

Tuesday 29:

World War II: The Admiralty Islands are invaded in the American General Douglas MacArthur-led Operation Brewer.