Chronology of World War II
Italians to fight on the Eastern Front
Thursday, July 10, 1941 www.onwar.com

In Italy... Four Italian divisions leave Italy bound for the Eastern Front.

On the Eastern Front... Units of the Soviet Fifth Army counterattack southwest of Korosten. Kleist's Panzer Group 1 holds the attack amid heavy fighting. 

In Washington... Roosevelt submits new appropriations measures to Congress. He asks for $4,770,000,000 for the army.

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.