Chronology of World War II
Red Army liberates Kiev in the Ukraine
Saturday, November 6, 1943 www.onwar.com

Soviet soldiers in the newly liberated city of KievOn the Eastern Front... Soviet forces, under the command of Vatutin, capture Kiev -- the Soviet Union's third city. Only 6000 Axis prisoners are taken. Most of the German forces have successful withdrawn. 

In Moscow... Stalin issues a special order of the day and makes a broadcast to celebrate the recovery of Kiev in the Ukraine.

In Italy... The US 5th Army continues assaulting the German-held Reinhard Line. No gains are achieved.
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.