World War II calendar
What happened on October 13 during World War II? This date brings together 2 events from 1944, with period photographs and links to the full operations documented across WW2 Theatres.
The Black Watch of Canada attacked near Woensdrecht on 13 October across exposed ground covered by German fire. The battalion suffered about 145 casualties, including 56 killed, in an attack that failed to secure the objective. The losses reflected the tactical problem facing the 2nd Canadian Division: the isthmus could be reached only through narrow, observable approaches while German forces still held the low ridge commanding them.
Continue in The Battle of the Scheldt →On 13 October Eisenhower again pressed Montgomery over Antwerp, making clear that the port had become essential to the Allied logistical position and that operations to open it required priority. Montgomery responded by reorganising the effort. His directive of 16 October gave the Scheldt complete priority within 21st Army Group and committed additional forces to widen the corridor north of Antwerp.
Continue in The Battle of the Scheldt →_during_the_Battle_of_the_Scheldt_-_October_13,_1944.jpg){kind=link}