Chronology of World War II
Germans take Simferopol
Saturday, November 1, 1941 www.onwar.com

On the Eastern Front... German forces of the 11th Army capture Simferopol, in the Crimea, an important communications center and the capital of the region.

In Moscow... Stalin appoints Marshal Shaposhnikov Chief of Staff of the Soviet forces.


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.