Chronology of World War II
Italian offensive falters in Albania
Thursday, March 13, 1941 www.onwar.com

Italian dead in AlbaniaIn the Balkans... In Albania, the Italian attacks toward Klisura continue but are now being held comfortably by the Greek defense.

From Berlin... Hitler issues a directive for the invasion of the Soviet Union which gives administrative control of any captured territory to the SS.


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.