Chronology of World War II
Germans counterattack Americans
Thursday, December 9, 1943 www.onwar.com

In Italy... German forces counterattack near Monte Sammucro but the forces of the US 5th Army hold. The Monte Camino perimeter is consolidated.

In the Solomon Islands... On Bougainville, a recently constructed American airfield becomes operational at Cape Torokina.

On the Eastern Front... Soviet forces capture Mederovo, near Znamenka.
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.