Chronology of World War II
Resistance members face severe penalties
Tuesday, August 18, 1942 www.onwar.com

Suspected Soviet partisans hung by German occupation authoritiesFrom Berlin... Due to increased partisan activity in the German rear echelon on the Eastern Front, Hitler issues a directive ordering harsher measures against the local populations suspected of resistance. He also grants increased power to the SS Special Units.

In the Solomon Islands... On Guadalcanal, Japanese reinforcements are landed at Taivu and a detachment of 1,000 troops under the leadership of Colonel Ichiki starts towards the American position. The Japanese believe there are only 3,000 Americans on the Island. There are actually 10,000 and the airstrip is now ready to receive aircraft.
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.