Chronology of World War II
Red Army wins battle for Zhitomir
Friday, December 31, 1943 www.onwar.com

On the Eastern Front... Soviet forces recapture Zhitomir. Farther north there is fighting west of Nevel and south of Vitebsk where the road to Orsha is cut. German-held Vitebsk is almost surrounded.

In Italy... Both the US 5th Army and the British 8th Army continue their offensive operation without significant success.
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.