Chronology of World War II
Damaged British carrier leaves Malta
Thursday, January 23, 1941 www.onwar.com

In the Mediterranean... The emergency repairs to the aircraft carrier Illustrious are complete in Malta and the ship is able to make for Alexandria with 24 knots available if necessary. Later the Illustrious will proceed to the United States for full repairs.

In Sofia... The Bulgarian prime minister agrees to bring his country into the Tripartite Pact as soon as military arrangements with the Germans can be completed.
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.