Chronology of World War II
Wainwright accepts Yamashita's surrender
Monday, September 3, 1945 www.onwar.com
In the Philippines... Japanese forces commanded by Lieutenant General Yamashita surrender at Baguio, on Luzon. The surrender is accepted by US Lieutenant General Jonathan Wainwright, the American commander who was compelled to surrender to Yamashita at Corregidor in 1942. Wainwright was specially flown in from Tokyo for the ceremony.

In Singapore... British Royal Marines go ashore at Pennang without incident after a local surrender agreement is signed on board the battleship HMS Nelson.

In Tokyo... Emperor Hirohito opens the 88th session of the Imperial Diet, with Allied correspondents present. 

In the Soviet Union... The Red Army paper Red Star announces the creation officers' clubs, exclusively for the use of officers. Prior to this, Soviet officers and other ranks possessed common club facilities.
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.