Chronology of World War II
British paratroopers in Tunisia
Sunday, November 29, 1942 www.onwar.com

British paratroopers waiting to jumpIn Tunisia... A British paratroop battalion land at Depienne and moves toward Oudna. The British and French forces at Djedeida come under heavy pressure and fall back.

From London... British Prime Minister Churchill warns the Italian people that they must chose between a revolt against Mussolini and a full scale Allied attack.
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.