Events

Events 1939–1945

A chronology of events across the European theatres of war. The database grows over time — a missing entry does not mean nothing happened.

1941

7 December 1941Japanese attack on Pearl HarborNaval operation · Pacific · Pearl Harbor, Oahu, HawaiiShow on map →

1942

4 Jun 1942 – 7 Jun 1942Battle of MidwayNaval operation · Pacific · Midway AtollShow on map →

1945

6 Aug 1945 – 9 Aug 1945Atomic bombings of Hiroshima and NagasakiAir operation · Pacific · Hiroshima (6 Aug) and Nagasaki (9 Aug)Show on map →
15 Aug 1945 – 2 Sept 1945Surrender of JapanDiplomacy · Pacific · Tokyo BayShow on map →