Chronology of World War II
Hurricanes defend convoy
Friday, July 12, 1940 www.onwar.com

Hawker Hurricanes fly to defend a British convoyOver the North Sea... Hurricane fighters destroy 4 German bombers attacking a convoy off the coast of Suffolk. 

Over Britain... German aircraft raid Aberdeen (causing 60 casualties) and Cardiff.

In Moscow... Kuusinen, former head of the Soviet sponsored Terijoki government (intended to replace the Finnish government in Helsinki), is appointed President of the Karelo-Finnish Soviet Republic, in territory acquired from Finland in the treaty of March 13, 1940.
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.