Military offensive during World War II, mounted by the Red Army against the Wehrmacht in 1944 in the Petsamo region. It began on 7 October 1944 in what is now the Russian Federation and lasted until 31 October 1944 (about 24 days). The setting was Arctic. It was part of Eastern Front and the World War II. Those involved included the Soviet Union and Nazi Germany.
Before and after
- 28 September 1944Birth of Miloš Zeman
- from 2 October 1944 to 21 October 1944Battle of Aachen
- from 2 October 1944 to 8 November 1944Battle of the Scheldt
- from 6 October 1944 to 28 October 1944Battle of Debrecen
- from 7 October 1944 to 31 October 1944Petsamo–Kirkenes Offensive
- from 17 October 1944 to 26 December 1944Battle of Leyte
- from 20 October 1944 to 15 August 1945Philippines campaign of 1944–1945
- from 11 November 1944 to 21 December 1944Battle of Ormoc Bay
- 7 December 1944Founding of International Civil Aviation Organization
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