Chronology of World War II
Bomber Command strikes German cities
Friday, November 7, 1941 www.onwar.com

Over Germany... British Bomber Command conducts nighttime raids on Berlin, Cologne and Mannheim with about 300 bombers. A total of 37 aircraft are lost. Poor weather contributes to the number of aircraft losses.

In Moscow... Stalin reviews a military parade and predicts the fall of Nazi Germany within 12 months.


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.