Chronology of World War II
E-boats disrupt invasion exercise
Thursday, April 27, 1944 www.onwar.com

In Britain... During the night (April 27-28), 3 American LST landing craft, conducting an invasion exercise (Exercise "Tiger"), are torpedoed by German E-boats in Lyme Bay. A total of 638 troops are killed. This incident is kept secret for fear of damaging Anglo-American relations.

In New Guinea... US troops occupy the main airstrip at Hollandia.

Over Occupied Poland... Soviet aircraft conduct a nighttime raid on Lvov.
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.