Chronology of World War II

Friday, November 15th


Raid on Winton


Raid on Winton
Winton's worst raid was at 3.30 in the morning of November 16, 1940. Parachute landmines were dropped on the Alma Road, St Leonards Road and Malmesbury Park Road areas. More than 50 people were killed and around 150 injured in the raid which also hit other parts of the town.