Chronology of World War II
Allies pipe fuel to France
Saturday, August 12, 1944 www.onwar.com

Part of the PLUTO system delivering fuel to FranceIn Liberated France... The first PLUTO (Pipe Line Under The Ocean) becomes operational carrying fuel from the Isle of Wight to Cherbourg.

On the Western Front... The US 15th Corps (part of US 3rd Army) captures Alencon and advances to the outskirts of Argentan where the German 116th Panzer Division is located.

Over France... Italian based American bombers attack the Bordeaux-Merignac airfield and then fly on to Britain.

In Italy... Elements of US 5th Army complete the capture of Florence.

In London... Prime Minister Churchill meets Yugoslavian partisan leader Tito.
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.