Chronology of World War Two

Here is the story of the Second World War, as it happened, unfurled day by day, involving every combatant nation and in every theatre of war. Recorded accurately and impartially, here are all the major engagements on land, sea and in the air: gains and losses, triumphs and tragedies all concisely chronicled.

The authors have included political events that had a bearing on the conduct of military strategy. Cause and effect can be seen at work, as one event leads inexorably to another. The whole progress of the war, seen day by day from beginning to end, is made that much easier to follow. Margin notes against the diary entries highlight important events and dates for speedy reference. The Chronology of World War Two is an invaluable aid to detailed study of the war, and is especially useful to the reader seeking to put a given incident or campaign into the wider historical context. The unique day by day entries identify what was going on, and where, on almost every single day of the war.