Chronology of World War II
Axis to dismember Yugoslavia
Tuesday, July 8, 1941 www.onwar.com

In Occupied Yugoslavia... The Germans and Italians formally announce their plans for the dismemberment of Yugoslavia. Croatia is to be independent. The province of Ljubljana, part of Dalmatia and some of the Adriatic islands are to be annexed by Italy. Bosnia is to be under Italian protection. Germany takes Montenegro, Carinthia and Cariola. Hungary also takes some territory.

On the Eastern Front... In the advance on Leningrad, Hoeppner's Fourth Panzer Group takes Pskov.

In Syria... A series of battles just inland from Sidon at Jezzine and Mazzrat-ech-Chouf take place (July 8-10th).
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.