Chronology of World War II
Heydrich plans the Final Solution
Tuesday, January 20, 1942 www.onwar.com

Reinhard HeydrichFrom Berlin... At what will be known as the Wanasee Conference, Heydrich (the deputy leader of the SS) discusses plans for the "Final Solution" to the "Jewish Problem." The goal of the participants is the extermination of all Jews in Europe.

In New Britain... Japanese aircraft from four carriers bomb Rabaul.

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.