Chronology of World War II
Red Army attacking in Leningrad
Friday, August 28, 1942 www.onwar.com

On the Eastern Front... Soviet forces from Leningrad stage a small offensive against the German besiegers.

In the Solomon Islands... At Guadalcanal, the Japanese received more reinforcements brought in by Admiral Tanaka's 2nd Destroyer Flotilla, nicknamed the "Tokyo Express."


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.