Chronology of World War II
Allies advancing in east and west
Friday, July 16, 1943 www.onwar.com

British advances are reinforced by armorIn Sicily... The US 3rd Division attacks Agrigento and Porto Empedocle. The Canadian 1st Division captures Caltagirone advances toward Piazza Armerina. The British 50th Division crosses the Simeto River. Its bridgehead is later reinforced by armor.

From London and Washington... Roosevelt and Churchill issue a joint statement calling for an Italian surrender and the overthrow of Mussolini.

In Italy... Fascist politicians begin plotting the removal of Mussolini.

On the Eastern Front... The German withdrawal on the southern neck of the Kursk salient continues under Soviet pressure.
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.