Chronology of World War II
Americans enter Tokyo
Saturday, September 8, 1945 www.onwar.com
In Japan... The US 1st Cavalry Division enters Tokyo.

In Korea... American forces fly to southern Korea, landing at Inchon, to balance the Soviet occupation of northern Korea.

In Ceylon... Admiral Lord Mountbatten issues a proclamation which indicates that the territorial gains made by Siam during the war are to be taken away and restored to Britain, including the Malay states of Kelantan, Kedah, Perlis, and Trengganu and some of the Shan states on the Burmese frontier.

In France... The Academie Francaise expells from its membership Marshal Petain, Charles Maurras and Abel Bonnard because of their collaboration with Nazi Germany during the occupation.
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.