War in Europe

January 1, 1942 -

Jan 1, 1942

Declaration of the United Nations signed by 26 Allied nations.

April 23, 1942 -

Apr 23, 1942

German air raids begin against cathedral cities in Britain.

May 8, 1942 -

May 8, 1942

German summer offensive begins in the Crimea.

In June

Jun 1, 1942

Mass murder of Jews by gassing begins at Auschwitz.

July 22, 1942 -

Jul 22, 1942

First deportations from the Warsaw Ghetto to concentration camps; Treblinka extermination camp opened.

August 17, 1942 -

Aug 17, 1942

First all-American air attack in Europe.

December 13, 1942 -

Jan 19, 2017

Rommel withdraws from El Agheila.