Chronology of World War II
Royal Navy shells Benghazi
Wednesday, May 7, 1941 www.onwar.com

Results of the bombing of Benghazi harborIn the Mediterranean... Part of Cunningham's Mediterranean Fleet shells the harbor at Benghazi sinking two ships.

In the North Atlantic... In a special operation mounted for the purpose the German trawler Munchen , a weather ship, is captured northeast of Iceland and secret papers relating to the Enigma coding machine are taken.

In Iraq... General Quinan takes command of the British forces in Iraq.
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.