Chronology of World War II
Allies suffer heavy casualties in Tunisia
Tuesday, April 20, 1943 www.onwar.com

Allied soldiers resting in a trenchIn Tunisia... The British 8th Army (Montgomery) launches a series of unsuccessful attacks on Axis positions near Enfidaville. The Allied forces suffer heavy casualties.

In Tokyo... The Japanese Cabinet is reorganized with Shimegitsu becoming Foreign Minister.


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.