Chronology of World War II
British occupy Corinth
Sunday, October 8, 1944 www.onwar.com

British troops welcomed in CorinthIn Greece... British forces occupy Corinth and Samos. Part of the British 9th Commando lands at Nauplion.

On the Western Front... The Allied Expeditionary Forces encounter growing resistance by German forces. Heavy fighting involves Canadian 2nd Corps (part of Canadian 1st Army) near the Scheldt, the US 19th Corps (part of US 1st Army) around Aachen and the US 12th Corps (part of US 3rd Army) around Metz.

In Finland... Finnish troops occupy the port of Kemi on the Gulf of Bothnia as German forces continue to withdraw.
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.