Chronology of World War II

June 1943

Wednesday, June 23


Air Operations, East Indies

17 380th Heavy Bomb Group B-24s based in Australia attack 2 Japanese light cruisers, port facilities, a factory, and the town area at Makassar, Celebes.

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Air Operations, Europe

The Luftwaffe makes the first of 4 night raids on Hull during 1943. 2 of the raids will be totally unsuccessful.

RAF BOMBER COMMAND
Evening Ops:
  • 52 Lancasters that had bombed Friedrichshafen 3 nights previous fly from North Africa, bomb La Spezia and then return to England without a loss.
  • Bomber Command claims damage to an armaments store and an oil depot in La Spezia.
Minor Ops:
  • 3 Mosquitos each to Colgone and Duisburg and 30 aircraft lay mines off Brittany and the Biscay ports with no losses.

Aircraft Maintenance Check


Aircraft Maintenance Check
US 8th AIR FORCE
ENGLAND:
  • While being prepared for the day's missiong, a 381st Heavy Bomb Group B-17 blows up, killing 22 USAAF personnel and 1 British civilian and damaging another B-17.
  • After 180 VIII Bomber Command B-17s are sent on two separate missions against targets in France, all are recalled due to bad weather.
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Air Operations, New Guinea

1 V Bomber Command B-24 on an armed-reconnaissance mission attacks the Malahang airfield at Lae.

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Air Operations, Solomons

42nd Medium Bomb Group B-25s and AirSols fighters and SBDs attack Buka.

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US Reinforcements Land on Attu


US Reinforcements Land on Attu

Australia, Politics

In the House of Representatives a censure motion on the government is beaten by one vote. Prime Minister Curtin announces that he will advise the Governor General to dissolve Parliament.

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Two Cossacks Performing War Dance


Two Cossacks Performing War Dance

New Guinea

In the area between Mubo and Lababia the Japanese slowly ease their pressure on the Australian 17th Bde.

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Pacific

The US cargo ships Aludra (AK-72) and Deimos (AK-78) are sunk by submarine torpedoes in the Solomon Islands area.

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Trobriand Islands

During the night Americans land on Kiriwina Island, the largest island in the group.

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Monuments Men


Monuments Men

Moving a Piece of Art


Moving a Piece of Art

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