Chronology of World War II
Red Army fighting on the Don
Thursday, November 26, 1942 www.onwar.com

Red Army infantry advancingOn the Eastern Front... The Soviets take Krasnoye, Generalov and Selo on the Don River as the advance continues. Pressure on German forces inside the Stalingrad pocket continue. The Germans attempt to prepare a counterattack.

In Tunisia... The British 78th Division drives the Germany from Medjez el Bab. The German held airfield at Djedeida is raided by a US tank battalion.

In New Guinea... Despite the lose of a destroyer to air attack, the Japanese provide reinforcement of their troops at Buna.
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.