Chronology of World War II
Americans battle nature and Japanese
Monday, December 27, 1943 www.onwar.com

Americans near Cape Gloucester extend their beachheadIn the Bismarck Archipelago... The American divisional beachhead near Cape Gloucester is extended with little resistance from the Japanese. The weather and terrain prove more formidable obstacles. The American regiment on Arawe receives reinforcements.

In the Atlantic... The German blockade runner Alsterufer is sunk in the Bay of Biscay by allied aircraft.

In the United States... Railroad operations are placed under the authority of Secretary Stimson.
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.