Chronology of World War II
de Gaulle critical of British
Saturday, June 2, 1945 www.onwar.com

From Paris... President de Gaulle criticizes the British intervention in Syria and Lebanon.

From the Vatican... The Pope broadcasts his hopes that Germans will abandon Nazism and build a new foundation. 

In the Philippines... On Luzon, the US 43rd Division (US 11th Corps) completes mopping up operations in the Ipoh area.

In the Ryukyu Islands... On Okinawa, mopping up continues as the US 6th Marine Division prepares to land two regiments on the Oroku peninsula.

Over Japan... US Task Force 38 raids airfields used by Japanese Kamikaze forces. Such raids compel the Japanese to continue operations from bases farther north.

In San Francisco... The Soviet delegation demands a right of veto in the proposed United Nations Security Council.
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.