Chronology of World War II
Patton ridicules "de-nazification"
Friday, September 28, 1945 www.onwar.com
In Occupied Germany... General Patton ridicules the "de-nazification" program in Bavaria.

In Brussels... The Belgian parliament approves approves a series of decree-laws for the improving the living conditions of workers, including the establishment of a "Household Re-equipment Fund" which will provide coupons to qualified persons for which they can obtain textile goods, footwear and household utensils. It is estimated that is will take 2-3 years to manufacture sufficient quantities of the materials covered for all persons qualifying.

In Oslo... The Norwegian government announces that all Soviet forces stationed in northern Norway have been withdrawn, and all remaining British and American forces are expected to withdraw by the end of October.


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.