Chronology of World War II
Japanese invade Luza
Monday, December 21, 1941 www.onwar.com

Japanese troops establishing beachheadIn Malaya... Japanese troops from the 48th Infantry division, augmented with tanks land on Luza at Lingayen Gulf. They meet little opposition and establish a strong beachhead. 

In the North Atlantic... Convoy HG-76 loses the escort carrier, Audacity under the command of Commodore Walker. Despite the loss of an additional destroyer and two merchant ships, the convoy is responsible for the sinking of 5 of the 12 U-boats involved in the attack as well as 2 Condor aircraft.

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.