Chronology of World War II
Americans cross the Marne
Monday, August 28, 1944 www.onwar.com

On the Western Front... Elements of US 1st Army cross the Marne River at Meaux. The US 3rd Army is approaching Reims. To the west of Paris, the British 21st Army Group continues to advance as well.

In Southern France... The German garrisons in Toulon and Marseilles surrender. In the Rhone valley, some elements of the German 19th Army have been cut off, to the south of Montelimar, by forces of the US 7th Army. Among those elements is the German 11th Panzer Division, which launches an attack northward and succeeds in breaking through the line with heavy losses from Allied artillery and ground attack aircraft.

On the Eastern Front... Elements of the Soviet 2nd Ukrainian Front swing west and move through the Oituz Pass over the Carpathian Mountains toward Transylvania. On the Danube, the 3rd Ukrainian Front captures Braila.

In Budapest... A new Hungarian government takes office, led by General Lakatos. They announce that they are prepared to negotiate with the Soviets.

In Washington... At Dumbarton Oaks, senior Allied representatives meet to discuss postwar security.


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.