Chronology of World War II
Soviets pursue withdrawing Germans
Friday, July 23, 1943 www.onwar.com

Soviet soldiers inspect a destroyed Tiger tankOn the Eastern Front... The German forces engaged on the southern battlefield of the Kursk salient reach their original starting positions (for the battle of Kursk) under continued Soviet pressure.

In Sicily... Americans occupy Trapani and Marsala. On the north coast, US forces reach Termini Imerese.
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.