Chronology of World War II
Germans approaching Minsk
Thursday, June 26, 1941 www.onwar.com

On the Eastern Front... In the north Daugavpils is taken in the German advance and Panzer Group 4 forces begin working to take bridgeheads over the Dvina River. In the advance of Army Group Center, forces of Panzer Group 3 are 18 miles from Minsk by midday.

From Helsinki... Finland declares war on the USSR.

In the Mediterranean... In two operations (from June 26-30th), first by Ark Royal alone and then by Ark Royal and Victorious together, 57 Hurricanes are flown off to Malta. More planes are embarked but cannot be sent because of malfunctions in the launching equipment of the carriers.
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.