Chronology of World War II
Czech president visits Stalin
Sunday, December 12, 1943 www.onwar.com

In Moscow... Dr Benes, President of the Czechoslovakian government in exile in London, visits to sign a Czech-Soviet treaty of alliance providing for postwar cooperation and mutual assistance for the duration of the war.

In Italy... The US 5th Army attacks continue. The US 36th Division of the 2nd Corps attacks Monte Lungo, near its former positions on Monte Maggiore.
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.