Chronology of World War II
USAAF bombing Kiska Island
Tuesday, April 13, 1943 www.onwar.com

In the Aleutian Islands... US bombers conduct day and night raids on Kiska Island.

In the North Atlantic... The British destroyer HMS Eskdale is sunk off the Lizard Head, Cornwall (in southwestern England) by German motor torpedo boats during the night (April 13-14).


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.