Chronology of World War II
Fighting on the outskirts of Stalingrad
Thursday, August 27, 1942 www.onwar.com

German soldiers on the outskirts of StalingradOn the Eastern Front... German attacks have reached Stalingrad on the Volga and the perimeter around the city is being reduced. In the far south, German forces cross the Terek River and capture Prochladrii

In the Solomon Islands... The Battle of the Eastern Solomons. Japanese submarine I-26 damages the USS Saratoga. It will remain out of action until October. The USS Wasp is now the only operational US carrier in the Pacific.
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.