Chronology of World War II
German 6th Army marching east
Friday, August 14, 1942 www.onwar.com

German troops crossing the Don River On the Eastern Front... The German 6th Army has almost cleared the Don River elbow of Soviet defenders, but many of the Soviet troops have escaped to the east, because the Germans lack mobile forces to pursue them.


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.