Chronology of World War II
British besieged in Myitkyina
Friday, June 2, 1944 www.onwar.com

Gurkhas reinforce defenses around Myitkyina In Burma... The last siege of Myitkyina begins.

In Algiers... The French Committee of National Liberation proclaims itself the Provisional Government of the French Republic.

In Italy... As the forces of German Army Group C (Kesselring) fall back, the Allied armies advance along the entire front. The forces of the US 5th Army reach Route 6 at Valmontone, which is captured, as well as making progress in the Alban Hills.

In New Guinea... Fighting continues on Biak Island. American forces aim to capture the airfields in the center of the island. These airfields have been used as the base for Japanese attacks on Wadke.
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.