Chronology of World War II
de Gaulle proposes government referendum
Monday, July 9, 1945 www.onwar.com
In Paris... President de Gaulle proposes a national referendum to decide the system of government of France.

In the South Atlantic... The Brazilian cruiser Bahia sinks after experiencing an explosion of unknown origin (294 killed).

In the Greater Sunda Islands... Dutch troops land north of Balikpapan, completing the encirclement of the bay.

In Japan... American bombers strike two airfields near Tokyo.

In Perth... An crowd estimated to number 30,000 line the streets for the funeral procession of John Curtin, the late Australian prime minister.

In China... Chinese forces capture the Tanchuk airbase. Chinese forces advancing rapidly eastward in southern Kwangsi province have severed the last link between the Japanese army in China and the garrison in Indochina. With Nanning and Luichow recaptured, Chinese units now again control the three US 14th Army Air Force bases lost last year.

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.