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On February 14, Peter opens up to Anne and she thinks that he loves her because he shows all the syptoms of a crush.
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The historic monastery on the crest of Monte Cassino in Itally is bombarded by the allied because they had a strategic position on the top of the hill. Even if the monaster was destroyed the German stayed on top strategically. The New Zealand army follows with an assault wich fails.
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At midnight, the German with panzer forces who was trapped in the korsun pocket begin their final breakout attempt. Wich they fail.
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On february 16, it's Margot's birthday and Peter and Anne start to talk more often.
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German continue to attack the Anzio bridge and American manage to contain the German attack. Losses were heavy on both sides. Penelope the british cruiser is damaged by a torpedo. Near Cassino, German forces retook point 593 after losing it from the 4th Indo-British division.
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American forces attacked the Japanese base and the nearest ships at Truk in the Caroline Islands. Three groups are engaged in battle. The operation is under the command of Spruance. 9 aircraft carriers, 6 battleships and cruisers, destroyers and submarines are involved in the battle.
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The Battle of Korsun pocket ends while the bulk of the German survivors manage to reach their lines. First he Germans were 56,000, commanded by General Stemmermann 36,000 were able to escape. Stemmermann is killed during the escape.
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In the Marshall Islands, U.S. forces land on Eniwetok. The group commended by Admiral Hill landed on the islands near Engebi. 3 battleships and 3 escort form the naval support. Japan resistence force is of 3 400 men commanded by General Mushida.
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On February 17, Anne Frank is writing some stories and Mrs.van Dann ask her to read them to a group of people.
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In Italy fighting is taking place on the road to Anzio-Campoleon. The cruiser Penelope was hit again and sank. During this time, near Cassino, Indian forces and New Zealand fail to make gains in their attacks from the hills north of the monastery and the Rapido River.
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American forces continue their raid on the Japanese base. During the battle, the Japanese lose 1 cruiser, 2 destroyers, several other warships and 140 000 tons of shipping to air attack. The battleships Iowa and New Jersey sink. 250 Japanese aircraft are destroyed. The US forces lose less than 30 planes.
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On February 18, Anne sees a lot Peter and admit that she's not in love with him but want a good friendship.
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A B-24 group bombs Holland (Nijmegen) by accident, killing 200 civilians, beacause of the weather conditions.
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There's no more japanese resistance on Parry Island. US lost 300 people and 750 wounded. U.S. forces complete occupates Eniwetok Atoll territory. The Japanese territory was completely destroyed, but only 66 soldiers were taken on 3,400.
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On February 23, Anne feals very good because she and Peter feels connection, and also because the weather is good.
