Chronology of World War II
Rommel approaches El Alamein
Wednesday, July 1, 1942 www.onwar.com

In North Africa... The Afrika Korps under Rommel reaches the British defensive positions at El Alamein. The British 4th Brigade arrives at Alam el Onsol just before the German 90th Light Division. To the south, at the west end of Ruweisat Ridge, the 15th and 21 Panzer Divisions are pressing forward to Point 64 in fierce fighting. 

In the Arctic... The outbound convoy PQ-17 to Murmansk has been discovered by the German intelligence service B Dienst. Acting on this information, German U-boats U-255 and U-408 find the convoy. They are joined by 8 other U-boats.
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.