Chronology of World War II
RAF bombers attack Kiel
Sunday, April 4, 1943 www.onwar.com

Over Germany... British Bomber Command aircraft drop 1300 tons of bombs on Kiel during a night raid.

Over Britain... German aircraft drop mines in the Thames Estuary.


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.