Chronology of World War II
Seaplanes sink ship off Scotland
Friday, August 23, 1940 www.onwar.com

An He115 seaplaneIn Moray Firth... Off the eastern coast of Scotland, German He115 seaplanes, armed with torpedoes, sink 2 cargo ships and damage a third.

In the Mediterranean... The British destroyer Hostile is sunk by an Italian mine in the Sicilian Channel.


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.