Chronology of World War II
Red Army winter offensive continues
Thursday, January 8, 1942 www.onwar.com

An early T-34 advancing in the snowOn the Eastern Front... West of Moscow, Soviet troops attack Mozhaysk.

In Malaysia... A third wave of Japanese troops lands under heavy air and naval protection.

In Singapore... Visiting General Wavell, orders the Allied forces to withdraw to beyond the Muar River and prepare defenses there.
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.