Chronology of World War II
German lines unable to resist Red Army
Friday, January 9, 1942 www.onwar.com

German equipment destroyed in the winter battlesOn the Eastern Front... The Soviet Northwest, Volkhov and Kalinin Fronts launch a major offensive in the Valdai Hill area west and northwest of Moscow. The Soviets have rapid success despite fierce German resistance. 

In the Philippines... Japanese forces begin the assault on the Bataan Peninsula.

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.