Chronology of World War II
Viet Minh oppose return of French
Sunday, September 23, 1945 www.onwar.com
In French Indochina... The Viet Minh sponsored Resistance Committee of the Saigon-Cholon Region is set up in response to the return of French authorities. It issues an order calling for non-collaboration with the colonialists and calls on the townspeople of Saigon to unite in resistance. Barricades are erected.

In Cairo... The Egyptian government demands that British forces withdraw from the Sudan, prior to its incorporation with Egypt.


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.