Chronology of World War II
British forces make stand on Slim
Sunday, January 4, 1942  www.onwar.com

Indian battalion on the marchIn Malaya... The 11th Indian division prepares to stand at the River Slim but is suffering losses from heavy Japanese air attacks, as the new Japanese air bases in Thailand become operational.


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.