Chronology of World War II
Germans flood Holland
Wednesday, December 6, 1944 www.onwar.com

On the Western Front... Elements of the US 3rd Army enter Saareguemines which is defended by German forces. In Holland, the British 2nd Army is held up southwest of Arnhem by the German demolition of dikes and the consequent flooding.

Over Germany... Day and night bombing of the Leuna synthetic fuel plant is conducted.

In Germany... The He162 Volksjager jet fighter is flight-tested over Vienna.

In Liberated Greece... Fighting between government forces, support by British troops, and Communist rebels continues. General Scobie claims there is evidence of a number of former German soldiers being employed by the ELAS forces.

In Moscow... Marshal Stalin meets with Free French President, General de Gaulle.

From Washington... Lieutenant General Lucian Truscott is appointed commander of the US 5th Army fighting in Italy. He replaces Lt. Gen. Mark Clark.
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.