Chronology of World War II
Allies advancing in France
Sunday, August 6, 1944 www.onwar.com

On the Western Front... Elements of US 12th Army Group continue advancing. The US 3rd Army advances in Brittany. The US 4th Armored Division (part of US 8th Corps) approaches Loreint. Forces of US 15th Corps capture Laval and advance toward Le Mans. Elements of US 1st Army capture Vire.

In Italy... Elements of British 8th Army cross the Arno River within Florence.

In the Mariana Islands... On Guam, a regiment of US 77th Division suffers heavy casualties during a Japanese counterattack.
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.