Chronology of World War II
German defenders helped by weather
Saturday, December 11, 1943 www.onwar.com

German 88 gun deployed in ItalyIn Italy... The US 5th Army continues its offensive without decisive gains and its momentum is wearing down.


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.