Chronology of World War II
Japanese strong points targeted
Thursday, September 28, 1944 www.onwar.com

Japanese jungle pillbox on Peleliu IslandIn the Palau Islands... Elements of the US forces deployed on Peleliu land on the small islands Negesbus and Kongauru. There is little resistance. On Peleliu, fighting is localized around Mount Umurbrogol where US forces attempt to eliminate individual Japanese strong points.

On the Western Front... German forces surrender the citadel of Calais after further heavy bombing by the British RAF. German scuba divers attempt to blow up the bridge over the Waal River at Nijmegen during the night (September 27-28).
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.