Chronology of World War II
Germans advancing in Caucasus
Monday, August 17, 1942 www.onwar.com

German infantry in the CaucasusOn the Eastern Front... The important power stations at Pyatigorsk and Yessentuki, in the Caucasus are captured by German forces.

In the Gilbert Islands... US Marines stage a raid on a Japanese seaplane bases on Makin Island.

Over Occupied France... The first bombing raid flown by a completely American squadron bombs Rouen in France. 
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.