Chronology of World War II
Vichy French attack Gibraltar
Friday, July 5, 1940 www.onwar.com

In Gibraltar... There is an unsuccessful French torpedo bomber raid on the British naval base.

In Vichy France... Marshal Petain's government, now based in Vichy, breaks off diplomatic relations with Britain because of the action taken against the French navy. 

In Romania... Romania joins to the Axis system.
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.