| Lithuanians
seek independence |
|
|
|
| In the Soviet Union... The first meeting of the LIK (Lithuanian Liberation
Committee- Lietuvos islaisvinimo komitetas) is held with five persons in
attendance. Their primary goal is to rally underground forces for the restoration of an independent Lithuanian state. A manifesto is issued to the Lithuanian public and 6 partisan command regions are defined.
In Hong Kong... The Japanese garrison surrenders. The ceremony
takes place at Government House where Rear-Admiral Cecil Harcourt signs
the formal surrender instrument with American, Chinese and Canadian
representatives present. Major-General Okada and Vice-Admiral Fujita
sign on behalf of the Japanese. The British flag is ceremonially hoisted
over Government House and a victory salvo of 21 guns is fired by British
warships in harbor.
|
 |
|
|
|
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.
|
|
|
|