Chronology of World War II
American capture Hanover
Tuesday, April 10, 1945 www.onwar.com
American recon patrol ambushed during the advanceOn the Western Front... Forces of Canadian 1st Army pressure German positions in Holland and begin operations to cross the Ijssel River. British 2nd Army is advancing toward Bremen. Hanover falls to the US 13th Corps (part of US 9th Army). US 3rd Army advances toward Erfurt and US 7th Army advances toward Nuremberg.

Over Britain... The last German sortie over British territory during the war is conducted by a Luftwaffe Ar234 reconnaissance jet.

In the Ryukyu Islands... On Okinawa, after a massive preparatory barrage, the US 96th Infantry Division seizes part of Kakazu Ridge.

In the Philippines... On Luzon, the advance of US 14th Corps reaches Lamon Bay and the coastal town of Mauban is captured.

In Burma... Thazi, east of Meiktila, is captured by the British 4th Corps.
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.