Chronology of World War II
Germans occupy Hungary
Sunday, March 19, 1944 www.onwar.com

In Hungary... German forces occupy Hungary (Operation Margaret) to prevent a Hungary from withdrawing from the war and ensure a line of retreat for German forces to the east as well as continued access to Hungarian oil resources.

On the Eastern Front... The Soviet 2nd Ukrainian Front (Konev) cross the Dneipr River, near Yampol, and capture Soroki to the south on the west bank. To the immediate north, forces of 1st Ukrainian Front (Vatutin) take Krzemienic, near Dubno.
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.