Chronology of World War II
Canadians battling for Ortona
Thursday, December 23, 1943 www.onwar.com

Canadian soldiers engage in fierce street fighting in OrtonaIn Italy... The British 8th Army continues its attacks. The Canadian 1st Division seizes control of most of Ortona. Inland, other elements of the 8th Army capture Arielli.


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.