Chronology of World War II
British capture Germans in Iraq
Tuesday, June 3, 1941 www.onwar.com

In Iraq... British forces enter Mosul. A few German pilots are captured.


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.