Chronology of World War II
Americans finish mopping-up Okinawa
Saturday, June 30, 1945 www.onwar.com

In the Ryukyu Islands... On Okinawa, American forces complete mopping-up operations (June 23-30) in which 8975 Japanese are reported killed and 2902 captured

In the Greater Sunda Islands... On Borneo, the preparatory naval bombardment, at Balikpapan, continues.

In China... Chinese forces capture Chungchin on the border of French Indochina (also occupied by the Japanese). The Chinese continue their advance into Indochina.

In Washington... President Truman appoints James F. Byrnes to succeed Edward Stettinius as Secretary of State.

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.