Chronology of World War II
Germans advancing in the Ukraine
Thursday, June 25, 1942 www.onwar.com

On the Eastern Front... The German offensive in the south causes a Soviet retreat from Kupyansk on the Oskol River, east of Kharkov.

In North Africa... British Commander in Chief, General Auchinleck removes General Ritchie from command of the 8th Army and assumes direct command himself.

From Washington... General Dwight D. Eisenhower is appointed to command land forces in Europe.
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.