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 In North Africa... The British forces abandon El Adem. The is now no chance of forming a front west of
Tobruk.
In the Mediterranean... The German U-boat U-205 sinks the cruiser
HMS Hermione on its way back to Egypt, escorting the aborted convoy to Malta.
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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.
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