Chronology of World War II
German armored attack fails
Thursday, July 29, 1943 www.onwar.com

German tank knocked out on the Eastern FrontOn the Eastern Front... The 3rd Panzer Corps strikes Soviet positions on the Mius River, north of Taganrog, without success.

In London... The minister of labor, Ernie Bevin, announces that women up to age 50 must register for war work. It is an indication of the strain on labor resources in Britain resulting from mobilization for war.

In Sicily... The British 78th Division arrives at the front and attacks toward Paterno.
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.