Chronology of World War II
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Thursday, June 7, 1945 www.onwar.com
In China... In Kwangsi province, 3 Chinese armies prepare to launch an offensive to liberate the Hong Kong - Canton area. In Hunan province, the Chinese follow up the retreating Japanese as far as Paoching, which was the starting position of the Japanese spring offensive.

In the Philippines... On Luzon forces from US 1st Corps take Bambang and move northeast toward the Cagayan Valley. Other units are moving around the coast from the northwest to the north of the island.

In the Ryukyu Islands... On Okinawa, in the Oroku peninsula, Japanese forces hold attacks by the US 6th Marine Division while the US 1st Marine Division advances southward and isolates the peninsula defenders. The US 24th Corps is engaged in artillery bombardments.

In Liberated Norway... King Haakon returns to a warm reception.

In Occupied Germay... All German citizens in the zone occupied by the western Allies are order to watch films of Belsen and Buchenwald -- former Nazi concentration camps.

In Britain... King George and Queen Elizabeth visit Guernsey, part of the Channel Islands. Captured German howitzers provide a 21-gun salute and thousands line the streets to see the royal couple.
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.