Chronology of World War II
Soviet amphibious assault on Crimea
Friday, December 26, 1941 www.onwar.com

On the Eastern Front... The Germans continue pressure on Sevastopol. Some units of the 11th Army are threatened by Soviet landings in the eastern Crimea at Kerch.

In Occupied Norway... The arctic islands of Lofoten are the subject of a 260 man commando raid. Their purpose is to destroy the fish oil factories on Moskenesoy.

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.