Chronology of World War II
Royal Navy finds the Bismark
Sunday, May 25, 1941 www.onwar.com

In the North Atlantic... British commanders do not know the Bismark's location but Lutjen breaks radio silence to report and is picked up on the British direction-finding equipment. This information is passed to Admiral Tovey but is at first misinterpreted. Tovey now has King George V and Rodney, but both are short of fuel and by this mistake they lose their chance of meeting the Bismark unless her speed can be reduced.

In the Mediterranean... On Crete, German forces begin to advance westward toward Galatas. The fighting is very intense and the town changes hands several times.
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.