Chronology of World War II
Americans reach Saarlautern
Saturday, December 2, 1944 www.onwar.com

On the Western Front... Elements of the US 3rd Army reach Saarlautern. To the south, the US 7th Army advances to the Rhine river after the Germans have withdrawn across it at Kehl. The three available bridges are all demolished in the retreat.

On the Eastern Front... In Hungary, to the northeast of Budapest, the 2nd Ukrainian Front attacks German defensive positions around Miskolc.
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.