B-29's begin attacks on Tokyo from bases in the Marianas. 28 First Allied cargo ship drops anchor in Antwerp harbor. 13 December U.S. First Army launches attack to capture Roer River Dams. In U.S. First Army area, enemy's westward drive is stopped short of the Meuse. 27 U.S. Third Army raises siege of Bastogne.
Soviet troops complete encirclement of Budapest.
12 Soviet forces open powerful winter offensive across the Vistula in South Poland. 16 U.S. First and Third Armies join at Houffalize. 17 Warsaw falls to Soviet forces. 3 February Sixth Army attacks Manila in a battle lasting until 4 March. In Alsace, American and French forces wipe out the Colmar Pocket.