Chronology of World War II
American gunboat bombed in China
Wednesday, July 30, 1941 www.onwar.com

Results of the Japanese attack on ChungkingIn China... The US gunboat Tutiula is damaged by an attack by Japanese bombers in Chungking. Japan apologizes for the incident but it does nothing to ease the strained relations between the US and Japan.

In the Arctic... Planes from the British Home Fleet carriers Victorious and Furious attack German shipping and installations near Kirkenes and Petsamo. Little dame is done and 15 of the 57 attacking aircraft are lost to antiaircraft fire and German fighters.
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.