Chronology of World War II
Allies attack Italian supply shipments
Saturday, December 13, 1941 www.onwar.com

In the Mediterranean... Two Italian cruisers carrying fuel are sunk off Cape Bon by three British and one Dutch destroyer. Italian navy begins a major convoy to bring supplies to Benghazi supported by their main fleet. Two transports are sunk by a British submarine.

In Hong Kong... British and Canadian forces withdraw from the mainland to Hong Kong Island.

In Burma... British abandon their airfield at Victoria Point on the Kra Isthmus. Japanese occupy it.

In North Africa... British forces close in Gazala but are held temporarily by German counterattacks. Rommel plans further withdrawal due to reduced supplies.
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.