Chronology of World War II
British encounter heavy German resistance 
Wednesday, November 3, 1943 www.onwar.com

In Italy... Elements of the British 8th Army encounter heavy resistance from the German 16th Panzer Division near San Salvo but succeed in penetrating into the main defensive positions. Elements of US 5th Army capture Sessa Aurunca.

In the Solomon Islands... The US 2nd Marine Parachute Battalion withdraws from Choiseul.
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.