World War II Battles

Major military engagements fought during World War II.

Articles with this tag: 3 Updated: August 7, 2026

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Battle of Crete (20 May – 1 June 1941) Battle of Crete A detailed overview of the Battle of Crete: combatants, course of the airborne invasion (Operation Mercury), local resistance, intelligence role, consequences and historical signif…

Battle of Gazala (May–June 1942) — North African campaign Battle of Gazala The Battle of Gazala was a major 1942 World War II engagement in Libya where Axis forces under Rommel outmaneuvered the British Eighth Army, leading to the fall of Tobruk and renew…

Battle of the Bulge (Ardennes Counteroffensive, December 1944–January 1945)

Battle of the Bulge (Ardennes Counteroffensive, December 1944–January 1945) Battle of the Bulge A major German offensive in the Ardennes that surprised Allied forces, inflicted heavy American casualties, and marked the last large German attempt to split the Western Allies in…