Chronology of World War II
London bombed by Luftwaffe
Friday, November 29, 1940 www.onwar.com

Over Britain... During the night, there is a German bombing raid on London and Home Counties by about 330 aircraft.

From London... Free French leader, General de Gaulle, makes an address directed at the radio audience in France claiming to command forces numbering 35,000 trained troops and 1,000 air crew.


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.