Chronology of World War II
Red Army retakes Smolensk
Saturday, September 25, 1943 www.onwar.com

Soviet infantry crossing a water obstacleOn the Eastern Front... Soviet forces capture Smolensk and Roslavl. To the south, German forces are retreating behind the Dniepr River under pressure from Soviet forces.

In London... There is a Cabinet shuffle. Atlee becomes Lord President of the Council, Sir John Anderson Chancellor, Lord Cranbourne Dominions Secretary and Lord Beaverbrook Lord Privy Seal.

In Algiers... A Lend-Lease agreement is signed by American and Free French representatives.

In the Solomon Islands... The Japanese begin to evacuate the garrison on the island of Kolombangara. 
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.