Chronology of World War II
First Chindit Raiding Expedition in Burma
Monday, February 8, 1943 www.onwar.com

General Wingate, commander of the Chindit forcesIn Burma... The first Chindit raiding expedition sets out from Imphal for Tamu. The force is formally the 77th Indian Brigade under the command of General Wingate.

On the Eastern Front... Soviet forces capture Kursk.

In the Solomon Islands... The last 2000 Japanese troops are evacuated by 18 destroyers.
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.