Chronology of World War II
Germans seize initiative in north Africa
Monday, June 16, 1941 www.onwar.com

In North Africa... Nominally the British attack continues but the initiative has passed to the Germans. The British 7th Armored Brigade loses heavily in a running battle with the German 5th Light Division while 4th Indian Division has to fight hard to hold off 15th Panzer Division. Halfaya remains in German hands.

In Syria... The Vichy French counterattacks continue. El Quneitra is retaken.

From Washington... President Roosevelt orders that all German and Italian consulates in the country should be closed, along with the offices of other German agencies.
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.