Chronology of World War II
Panzers breaking through
Saturday, October 4, 1941 www.onwar.com

On the Eastern Front... Hoeppner's Panzer Group 4 attacks near Vyazma from the south. Hoth's forces in the north are still battling the Soviet line between Vyazma and Rzhev. On the right wing of the attack, General Guderian's forces are approaching Orel and Bryansk. Large numbers of Soviet troops are in danger of encirclement.


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.