Chronology of World War II
Americans battle Japanese garrison
Tuesday, November 9, 1943 www.onwar.com

Marines advancing on BougainvilleIn the Solomon Islands... On Bougainville, the US 3rd Marine Division advances inland from their beachhead at Cape Tarokina, in Empress Augusta Bay. An encounter battle ensues with the main body of the Japanese 23rd Regiment on the jungle tracks. Meanwhile, a second wave of landings begin with the arrival of most of the US 37th Division.

In Algiers... General Giraud, Georges and three others resign from the Free French Committee of National Liberation. Giraud remains the military Commander in Chief.

On the Eastern Front... Soviet forces overcome German forces around Fastov, west of Kiev, and begin advancing toward Zhitomir.

In Italy... The 8th Indian Division (part of the British 8th Army) captures Castiglione.
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.