Chronology of World War II
Soviets annex more Polish territory
Thursday, November 2, 1939 www.onwar.com
In Moscow... Part of eastern Poland is incorporated into Belorussian Soviet Socialist Republic, following the results of a plebiscite in which the majority of the inhabitants living in the territory reputedly favored annexation. This completes the incorporation of all Polish territory occupied by the USSR.

In Berlin... Hitler recalls his ambassadors from Moscow and Rome for consultations.

In Britain... King George decorates 5 RAF pilots, leaders of a raid on the Kiel Canal.


This chronological study of the Second World War provides a comprehensive day-by-day account of WWII. While focused on the military history of the war, with an emphasis on the battles and campaigns fought, the timeline includes social and political history as well. Some Holocaust related events are already recorded and additional updates are pending. In so far as possible, the images included in this presentation are pictures from the given days. Additional information and images are welcome through the feedback form found on the index.