Chronology of World War II
Channel shipping under attack
Wednesday, August 7, 1940 www.onwar.com

British transport being bombed by the LuftwaffeIn the English Channel... There are German attacks on shipping.

In East Africa... The last reinforcements (the 2nd Battalion of the Black Watch) reach British Somaliland


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.