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1. THIS DAY IN WORLD WAR 2 (9th March 1945)
On the Russian Front...
Soviet 2nd Byelorussian Front continues attacking toward Danzig
Soviet 1st Byelorussian Front continues attacking toward the Baltic coast near the mouth of the Oder River
German Army Group South continues its offensive around Lake Balaton with little success
German Army Group E is engaged with 3rd Yugoslavian Army along the Drava River
German vessels Meteor and Jersbeck are sunk by Soviet aircraft in the Baltic
On the Western Front...
Field Marshal Gerd Von Rundstedt is relieved of command of all forces on the Western Front. He is replaced by Field Marshal Albert Kesselring, previously in command of the Italian Front
Canadian 1st Army mops up around Xanten and captures Veen
US 9th Army attacks toward Wesel on its left flank and regroups for an assault across the Rhine
US 1st Army mopping up around Bonn and is expanding its bridgehead across the Rhine at Remagen
US 3rd Army is advancing to the Rhine
Granville, France...
The German raiding force from the Channel Islands lands at the harbour. 67 German POWs are released, three British vessels sunk, and one coal transport is captured and towed to Jersey. One of the raiding minesweepers runs aground and is scuttled
Italy...
General Vietinghoff takes command of German Army Group C
US 5th Army occupies Monte Valbura and Monte Belvedere unopposed
In the Pacific...
Japanese reconnaissance aircraft discover the large US naval base at Ulithi Atoll
On Luzon, US 6th Army is attacking north and south of Manila
US V Amphibious Corps succeeds in splitting remaining the Japanese defences on Iwo Jima into two separate pockets
New Guinea...
Australian 6th Infantry Division captures positions around Arohemi, clearing Japanese forces from the area west of the Anumb River
Indochina...
Japan issues ultimatum to French governor Admiral Decoux, insisting on direct control over Indochina. Decoux refuses, so the Japanese act by force. French and Vietnamese troops are forcibly disarmed, and French gunboats are scuttled to prevent capture
Burma...
British 14th Army is fighting its way into Mandalay and captures Mandalay Hill
Today's Air Raids...
Kassel, Frankfurt and rail yards in Germany by US 8th Air Force
Southern Germany on rail yards and bridges by US 14th Air Force
Datteln and Berlin, Germany by RAF Bomber Command
London by fifteen V-2 rockets
Northern Italy on transportation lines, supply depots, airfields, and other targets including Mila, Cittadella, Ala, Santa Margherita d'Adige, La Spezia, Ghedi, and Lecco
Takao, Formosa by US FEAF
Chichi Jima by US 7th Air Force
China on Japanese positions, supply depots, transportation lines, and other targets around Hwaiyuanchen, Jungtse, Yehhsien, Chowkiakow, Hsuchang, Junan, Kweiyi, Hengyang, Nanking, Sinyang and Sinsiang
Rangoon, Burma by RAF aircraft
2. TODAY IN MY LIFE
Blogging
Housework
Meditation
Supper
Client Consultation
Missus Time
Me Time
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3. TODAY'S SELF-OBSERVATION
A new week begins, and one which sees me with clear objectives. Primarily Higher Consciousness. Secondly, making a difference and thirdly promoting my practice. Top priority will be given to disciplines and activities that calm the mind. Even before I begin there is something comforting about knowing what I want and how to get it.New Followers followed back = 0
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3. TODAY'S SELF-OBSERVATION
4. TODAY'S QUESTION FOR YOU
Do YOU know exactly what you want and how to get it?
5. TODAY'S WEATHER IN BRADFORD
Dry sunny start
Heavy rain will arrive late morning but will clear late afternoon
Skies will be clear from the early evening
A moderate south-easterly will swing gradually southerly then westerly over the day
Max Temp = 9 degC at 4pm
Min Temp = 1 degC at 7am
Sunrise at 06:37
Sunset at 17:59
Moon:
Weathertrack: A small but fierce depression will pass north-west of Britain, driving wind and rain across the country, but it will quickly pass and high pressure will rebuild behind it
Air Pressure: 1026 millibars and falling
6. TODAY'S ONELINER
I've given up velcro for Lent, and so far I'm sticking to it! :D
7. NOW THAT'S FUNNY!
8. TRIVIA
Canada became effectively independent on July 1, 1867, when it was given "Dominion status" by the British North America Act
9. ZEN WISDOM
Iron, when heated and pounded, becomes a fine sword. Likewise, our true strength and potential cannot be forged without hardships.
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