Chronology of World War II
Germans resisting at Cassino
Thursday, March 16, 1944 www.onwar.com

German paratroopers fighting in the rubble of CassinoIn Italy... The Allied forces of the US 5th Army continue attacking around Cassino. No progress is made. The German 1st Paratroop Division (part of the 76th Panzer Corps, 10th Army) continues to hold.

In the Admiralty Islands... On Los Negros and Manus, American forces are advancing. Japanese resistance is increasing on Manus.

In New Guinea... US aircraft strike a Japanese convoy off Wewak.
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.