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Список боев 1901–2000 гг.

Британские войска во время отступления из Монса в начале Первой мировой войны.

В данной статье перечислены все сражения, произошедшие в годы 20 века (1901-2000).

Год Война Боевой Место. Дата(ы) Описание
1901 Филиппино-американская война Битва при Лоное Первая Филиппинская Республика 5 марта
Вторая англо-бурская война Битва при Грунклуфе Капская колония 5 сентября
Битва на реке Эландс 17 сентября
Битва при Блад-Ривер-Порт Южно-Африканская Республика
Филиппино-американская война Резня в Балангиге Первая Филиппинская Республика 28 сентября Филиппинские партизаны успешно устроили засаду на 78 солдат 9-го пехотного полка США.
Second Boer War Battle of Bakenlaagte Transvaal Colony 30 October
Armenian national movement Battle of Holy Apostles Monastery Ottoman Empire 3–27 November
Second Boer War Battle of Groenkop Orange Free State 25 December
1902 Unification of Saudi Arabia Battle of Riyadh Emirate of Jabal Shammar 13 January Ibn Saud successfully captures Riyadh
Second Boer War Battle of Tweebosch South African Republic 7 March
Battle of Rooiwal 11 April
Moro Rebellion Battle of Bayang First Philippine Republic 2–3 May
1903 Unification of Saudi Arabia Battle of Dilam Emirate of Jabal Shammar 27 January Ibn Saud victory over Rashidis
Ilinden–Preobrazhenie Uprising Battle of Krushevo Ottoman Empire 2 August The Internal Macedonian Revolutionary Organization defeats the Turks at Mečkin Kamen
Battle of Smilevo 5 August The Internal Macedonian Revolutionary Organisation defeats the Turks at Smilevo
1904 Russo-Japanese War Battle of Port Arthur Qing dynasty/Russian Empire 9 February Spetznazogovitch fortress; start of Russo-Japanese War
Philippine–American War Battle of Siranaya United States March
Battle of Taraca April
Russo-Japanese War Battle of Yalu River Korean Empire 2 May First Japanese land victory against the Russians
Battle of Nanshan Qing dynasty/Russian Empire 25–26 May Japanese defeat Russians in a pitched battle outside of Port Arthur
Battle of Dairen 30 May Japanese defeat Russians but later on Russians retake the village of X-YTROKOV
Battle of Te-li-Ssu 14–15 June Russian attempt to relieve Port Arthur smashed by the Japanese
Saudi–Rashidi War Battle of Bekeriyah Emirate of Jabal Shammar 15 June Ibn Saud victory over Rashidis
Russo-Japanese War Battle of Motien Pass Qing dynasty 10 July
Battle of Tashihchiao Qing dynasty/Russian Empire 24–25 July
Siege of Port Arthur 1 August 1904—2 January 1905 Japanese attack on Port Arthur
Battle of the Yellow Sea 10 August Russian naval breakout attempt from Port Arthur defeated by Japanese fleet
Herero Wars Battle of Waterberg German South West Africa 11 August
Russo-Japanese War Battle of the Japanese Sea Korean Empire 14 August Japanese forces force Russians to scuttle the cruiser Ryurik
Battle of Liaoyang Qing dynasty/Russian Empire 24 August—4 September Japanese defeat Russians in the first major battle of the war
Revolution of 1904 Battle of Masoller Uruguay 1 September Final battle and defeat of the Aparicio Saravia revolt
Saudi–Rashidi War Battle of Shinanah Emirate of Jabal Shammar 29 September Ibn Saud victory over Rashidis
Russo-Japanese War Battle of Shaho Qing dynasty/Russian Empire 5–17 October
Battle of Sha-ho River 11–15 October Russian counteroffensive in Manchuria is checked with heavy losses by the Japanese
Philippine–American War Battle of Dolores River United States 12 December
1905 Russo-Japanese War Battle of San-de-pu Qing dynasty/Russian Empire 25–29 January Another failed Russian counteroffensive in Manchuria
Battle of Mukden 20 February—7 March Largest battle at the time; decisive Japanese victory
Battle of Tsushima At sea 27–28 May Admiral Togo's decisive victory over Russian Baltic fleet in the Straits of Tshushima
Philippine–American War Battle of the Malalag River United States 22 October

1906-1910

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Year War Battle Loc. Date(s) Description
1906 Saudi–Rashidi War Battle of Rawdat Muhanna Emirate of Jabal Shammar 12 April Ibn Saud defeat Rashidis in Rawdat Muhanna
Moro Rebellion First Battle of Bud Dajo United States 5–8 December
1907 Saudi–Rashidi War Battle of Tarafiyah Emirate of Jabal Shammar 24 September Ibn Saud defeat Rashidis in Tarafiyah
1908
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Battle of Marrakesh Morocco 23 August Mulay Hafid successfully revolts against Moroccan Sultan

1911-1915

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Year War Battle Loc. Date(s) Description
1911 Mexican Revolution Battle of Casas Grandes Mexico 6 March
Moro Rebellion Second Battle of Bud Dajo United States 18–26 March
Mexican Revolution Battle of Cuautla Mexico 11–19 May
Italo-Turkish War Battle of Preveza At sea 29–30 September
Battle of Tripoli Ottoman Empire 3–10 October
Battle of Benghazi 20 October
Battle of Shar al-Shatt 23 October
Battle of Ain Zara 4 December
Battle of Tobruk 22 December 1911—9 January 1912 Italy begins the invasion of Libya
1912 American occupation of Nicaragua Battle of Msaya Nicaragua 19 September
Battle of Coyotepe Hill 3–4 October
First Balkan War Capture of Lemnos Ottoman Empire 8 October Greek troops occupy the Ottoman-held island of Lemnos
Battle of Sarantaporo 9 October Greeks defeat Ottomans near Koritza
Battle of Kumanovo 23–24 October Serbs defeat Ottomans in North Macedonia
Battle of Kirk Kelesse 24 October Bulgarians defeat Ottomans in Thrace
Battle of Pente Pigadia 24–30 October Greeks defeat Ottomans in seven-day battle near Bizani
Battle of Lule Burgas 31 October—3 November Bulgarians compel Ottomans to full retreat toward the lines of Tchataldja, 30 km from Constantinople and the last line of defense for the Ottoman capital. In terms of forces engaged, it was the largest battle fought in Europe between the end of the Franco-Prussian War and the beginning of the First World War.
Battle of Giannitsa 2 November Greeks defeat Ottoman Turks in Central Macedonia
Battle of Vevi Successful Turkish counter offensive against Greek positions
Battle of Prilep 3 November Serbs defeat Ottomans
Siege of Adrianople 3 November 1912—26 March 1913 Fall of Adrianpole to the forces of Bulgaria and Serbia and the capture of Turkish general Ghazi Shulkri Pasha
Battle of Monastir 16–19 November Decisive and final defeat in Macedonia of the Ottomans by the Serbs
Battle of Çatalca 17–18 November Defeat of Bulgarian advance toward Istanbul
Battle of Lesbos 21 November—21 December Greeks capture the island of Lesbos from the Ottoman Empire
Battle of Chios 24 November 1912—3 January 1913 Greeks capture the island of Chios from the Ottoman Empire
Battle of Elli At sea 3 December Greek navy defeats Ottoman fleet and forces it to retreat to its base within the Dardanelles straits
1913 First Balkan War Battle of Lemnos At sea 5 January Greek navy defeats Ottoman fleet near the Island of Lemnos in final naval engagement of the war
Battle of Bizani Ottoman Empire 20–21 February Greeks defeat last operational Ottoman Army in Epirus and capture city of Ioanina
Moro Rebellion Battle of Bud Bagsak United States 11–15 June The end of the Moro Rebellion
Second Balkan War Battle of Kilkis–Lachanas Bulgaria 19–21 June Greeks defeat Bulgarians in the three-day battle for Kilkis
Battle of Bregalnica Ottoman Empire 30 June—8 July Serbs defeat Bulgarians
Battle of Kresna Gorge Bulgaria 8–18 July Inconclusive ten-day battle between Bulgaria and Greece
Battle of Kalimantsi Ottoman Empire 15–18 July Bulgarian defensive victory against the Serbs
Dervish movement Battle of Dul Madoba British Somaliland 9 August A Dervish force raids the Somali Dhulbahante tribe near Burco, killing or wounding 57 members of the "Somaliland Camel Constabulary", including the British commander, Colonel Richard Corfield
1914 World War I Battle of Liège Belgium 4–17 August Germans invade Belgium and capture Liège; start of World War I.
Battle of Mulhouse France 9 August Part of the Battle of the Frontiers, France takes Mulhouse from Germany, but then loses it again
Battle of Halen Belgium 12 August Belgian victory over Germany.
Battle of Lorraine France 14 August German victory over France.
Battle of Agbeluvhoe Togoland 15 August Togoland campaign. The UK and France defeat Germany.
Battle of Dinant Belgium 15–24 August German victory over France.
Battle of Cer Kingdom of Serbia 16–19 August Serbian forces push back Austro-Hungarian invasion
Battle of Stallupönen Kingdom of Prussia 17 August First battle on the Russian Eastern Front. Inconclusive battle between Germany and Russia.
Battle of Gumbinnen 19–20 August Russians defeat German Eighth Army, advance deeper into East Prussia
Battle of the Ardennes France/Germany/Belgium/Luxembourg 21–23 August German victory over France.
Battle of Charleroi Belgium Germany defeats France.
Battle of Chra Togoland 22 August The UK and France defeat Germany.
Battle of Mons Belgium 23 August British forces hold back Germany.
Battle of Tannenberg German Empire 23–30 August Samsonov's Russian 2nd Army encircled and destroyed by the German 8th Army
Battle of Galicia Austria-Hungary 23 August—11 September Russians occupy Eastern Galicia from Austria-Hungary.
Battle of the Trouée de Charmes France 24–26 August The second French army, under General Castelnau, defeat a Bavarian army
Siege of Maubeuge 24 August—7 September Germans capture Maubeuge from France.
Battle of Le Cateau 26 August Allied Powers (UK) retreat from German forces
First Battle of Heligoland Bight At sea 28 August First major naval engagement of World War I, heavy German losses against the UK.
Battle of Guise France 29–30 August The French 5th Army, under General Lanzerac, defeat the second German army under General Bülow
Occupation of German Samoa German Samoa New Zealand forces defeat German forces in Samoa
First Battle of Garua Kamerun/Colonial Nigeria 29–31 August Germany defeats the UK.
First Battle of the Masurian Lakes German Empire 2–16 September German Eighth Army defeats Rennenkampf's Russian 1st Army
First Battle of the Marne France 5–9 September French armies and BEF, under French General Joffre, defeat the Germans armies under General Von Moltke. German invasion of France halted by Allies. The city of Paris was saved.
Battle of Nsanakong Kamerun 6 September Germany defeats the UK.
Battle of Bita Paka German New Guinea 11 September Australian forces defeat German forces in German New Guinea
First Battle of the Aisne France 13–28 September Indecisive battle between the Allies (France and the UK) and Germany.
Battle of Ukoko Kamerun 21 September The UK and France defeat Germany.
Siege of Przemyśl Austria-Hungary 24 September 1914—22 March 1915 Russians initially unsuccessful, but second siege attempt succeeds against Austria-Hungary.
Battle of Sandfontein German South West Africa 26 September Germany defeats the UK (South Africa).
Siege of Antwerp Belgium 28 September—10 October Germany and Austria-Hungary capture Antwerp from Belgium. Belgium was aided by the UK.
Battle of the Vistula River Russian Empire 29 September—31 October Russians defeat Germans under Marshal von Mackensen
Battle of Rufiji Delta German East Africa October 1914—11 July 1915 British Empire naval forces defeat German naval forces in East Africa
Battle of the Yser Belgium 16–31 October French, Belgian and British victory over Germany.
First Battle of Ypres 19 October—22 November Early trench warfare; "Kindermord bei Ypern". Indecisive battle between the Allies (France, Belgium and the UK) and Germany.
First Battle of Edea Kamerun 20–26 October The UK and France defeat Germany.
Battle of Penang Straits Settlements 28 October German victory, two Allied ships sink near Malaysia. Russia, France and the UK fought on the Allied side.
Battle of Coronel Chile 1 November German Admiral Graf Spee defeats British Admiral Cradock
Battle of Kilimanjaro German East Africa 3 November Germany defeats the UK and British India.
Battle of Tanga 3–5 November German Colonel von Lettow-Vorbeck defeats British General Aitken in German East Africa. British India fought on the British side.
Fao Landing Ottoman Empire 6–8 November British begin the Mesopotamian campaign against the Ottoman Empire
Battle of Cocos At sea 9 November Australia defeats Germany in a naval battle
Battle of Łódź Russian Empire 11 November—6 December Russians take city from Germany and Austria-Hungary, lose it on 6 December
Battle of Elhri Morocco 13 November Moroccan tribes defeat French troops
Battle of Kraków Poland 16 November Heavy casualties to Austria and Russia
Battle of Cape Sarych At sea 18 November Inconclusive naval battle between Russia and the Central Powers (Ottoman Empire and Germany).
Battle of Łowicz Kingdom of Prussia 30 November—17 December Russians take city from Germany.
Battle of Limanowa Poland 1-13 December Austria-Hungary and Germany defeat Russia.
Battle of Kolubara Kingdom of Serbia 3–9 December Serbs drive out Austrians
Battle of Falkland Islands At sea 8 December British defeat German Admiral Graf Spee.
First Battle of Champagne France 20 December 1914-17 March 1915 Indecisive battle between France and Germany.
Battle of Sarikamish Turkey 22 December 1914-17 January 1915 Russia defeats the Ottoman Empire and Germany
1915 World War I Second Battle of Edea Kamerun 5 January France defeats Germany
Battle of Bolimów Russian Empire 14 January—February 28 Cold weather thwarts German gas attack against Russians
Battle of Jassin German East Africa 18–19 January German victory in East Africa against the UK (British India)
Battle of Hartmannswillerkopf France 19 January-April Indecisive battle between France and Germany.
Carpathian Campaign Ukraine 23 January-22 December Russian victory over Germany and Austria-Hungary.
Battle of Dogger Bank At sea 24 January British Admiral Beatty drives off German Vice-Admiral Hipper's raiding force, sinks Blücher
First Suez Offensive Egypt 28 January—3 February Ottoman attack, with German aid, fails against the UK
Battle of Kakamas Union of South Africa 4 February A skirmish for control of two river fords between contingents of the German and South African armed forces, ending with a South African victory
Second Battle of the Masurian Lakes German Empire 7–28 February Initial German attack against Russia, is highly successful, but further attacks are repulsed
Battle of Fort Rivière Haiti 17 February The USA defeat the Cacos in Haiti.
Battle of Gallipoli Ottoman Empire 19 February 1915—8 January 1916 The Allied powers (UK, France and Russia) attempt a failed frontal assault on the Ottoman Empire (Aided by Germany and Austria-Hungary)
Naval assault in strait of Çanakkale At sea 18 March Turks (With German aid) repel an Allied fleet from the UK (including Australia), France and Russia
Battle of Hill 60 Belgium 17–22 April British forces defeat German forces
Second Battle of Ypres 22 April—25 May Germans use poison gas. Allied retreat. Allies consisted out of the UK (with Canada and British India), France and Belgium.
Landing at Cape Helles Ottoman Empire 25–26 April British amphibious assault against the Ottoman Empire Concurrently, a French assault in the Asiatic side of the straits
Landing at Anzac Cove 25 April—3 May Australia and New Zealand successfully land in the Ottoman Empire, but later get bogged down
Battle of Trekkopjes German South West Africa 26 April South Africa (British Empire) defeats Germany
Second attack on Anzac Cove Ottoman Empire 27 April Ottoman forces attack Australian and New Zealand forces
First Battle of Krithia 28 April British attack against Turks fails
Battle of Gurin Colonial Nigeria 29 April The UK defeats Germany
Battle of Hill 60 Belgium 1–7 May British forces defeat German forces
Battle for Baby 700 Ottoman Empire 2–3 May ANZAC (British Empire) attack on the hill Baby 700, defended by Ottoman forces
Gorlice–Tarnów offensive Poland 2 May-13 July Germany and Austria-Hungary defeat Russia
Second Battle of Krithia Ottoman Empire 6–8 May Second British attack against Turks uses same plan, also fails
Third attack on Anzac Cove 19 May ANZAC forces (British Empire, Australia, New Zealand) defeat Ottoman attack
Second Battle of Garua Kamerun 31 May—10 June The UK and France defeat Germany
Third Battle of Krithia Ottoman Empire 4 June Temporary British success reversed by Ottoman counter-attack
Battle of Bukoba German East Africa 21–23 June The UK defeats Germany
First Battle of the Isonzo Austria-Hungary/Kingdom of Italy 23 June—7 July Failed Italian attack on Austrian positions in the Alps
Battle of Gully Ravine Ottoman Empire 28 June—5 July British and Indian forces defeat Ottoman forces
Bug–Narew Offensive Poland 13 July-27 August Germany defeats Russia
Vistula–Bug offensive 14 July-28 August Germany and Austria-Hungary defeat Russia
Second Battle of the Isonzo Austria-Hungary/Kingdom of Italy 18 July—3 August Second Italian attempt on Austrian positions fails
Battle of Kara Killisse Turkey 27-31 July Russia defeats the Ottoman Empire
Battle of Bitlis July 1915- August 1916 Russia defeats the Ottoman Empire
Attack of the Dead Men Russian Empire 6 August Russian forces repel German gas attack and advance on Osowiec Fortress
Battle of Lone Pine Ottoman Empire 6–10 August Australians stop Ottoman attack, but it was only a diversion
Battle of Krithia Vineyard 6–13 August Turkish diversionary attack against the UK, to allow for Sari Bair Offensive
Landing at Suvla Bay 6–15 August The main attack for which the two diversions were staged; Ottoman victory over the British Empire (UK, British India, Newfoundland and Australia)
Battle of the Nek 7 August Ottomans defeat Australians
Battle of Chunuk Bair 7–19 August Ottomans defeat Britain and New Zealand
Siege of Novogeorgievsk Poland 10-20 August Germany defeats Russia
Battle of Scimitar Hill Ottoman Empire 21 August Decisive battle of the Gallipoli Campaign, Ottoman victory over the UK
Battle of Hill 60 21–29 August Final British attempt to take Gallipoli from the Ottoman Empire fails
Rovno offensive Ukraine 27 August—15 October Indecisive battle between Austria-Hungary and Russia
Vilno-Dvinsk offensive Lithuania/Belarus 29 August—30 November Russian victory over Germany
Second Battle of Champagne France 25 September—6 October German victory over France
Battle of Loos 25 September—14 October Germany defeats the British Empire (British India and the UK)
Third Battle of Artois 25 September—4 November Partial Franco-British victory over Germany
Battle of Es Sinn Ottoman Empire 28 September The British Empire (British India and the UK) defeats the Ottoman Empire
Serbian campaign (1915) Serbia/Montenegro/North Macedonia/Albania 7 October-24 November Germany, Austria-Hungary and Bulgaria conquer Serbia and Montenegro
Actions of the Hohenzollern Redoubt France 13–19 October German victory over the UK and France
Third Battle of the Isonzo Austria-Hungary/Kingdom of Italy 18 October—4 November Austrians endure massive Italian bombardment. Austrian-Hungarian victory.
American occupation of Haiti Battle of Fort Dipitie Haiti 24–25 October The USA defeats the Cacos.
World War I Battle of Banjo Kamerun 4–6 November The UK defeats Germany
Battle of Ctesiphon Ottoman Empire 22–25 November Indecisive battle between British and Ottoman forces
Siege of Kut 7 December 1915—29 April 1916 Ottoman forces capture the city and force the surrender of the British Army of Mesopotamia under General Townshend. Largest British surrender of the war.
Battle of Robat Karim Iran 27 December 1915 Russia defeats Iran

1916-1920

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Year War Battle Loc. Date(s) Description
1916 World War I Erzurum offensive Turkey 10 January-16 February Russia defeats the Ottoman Empire
Battle of Salaita Hill German East Africa 12 February Germany defeats the UK (including South Africa and British India)
Battle of Verdun France 21 February—15 December The German offensive was repulsed by the French 2nd Army. Verdun was not taken by Germans troops. French win a strategic defensive victory.
Battle of Dujaila Ottoman Empire 8 March Failed British attempt against the Ottoman Empire, to relieve the Siege of Kut
Fifth Battle of the Isonzo Austria-Hungary/Kingdom of Italy 9–15 March Inconclusive battle between Italy and Austria-Hungary
Battle of Latema Nek East Africa Protectorate 11–12 March The UK (including South Africa) defeats Germany
Battle of Kahe German East Africa 18 March The UK defeats Germany
Lake Naroch offensive Belarus 18-30 March Germany defeats Russia
Raid on Jifjafa Egypt 11–14 April Successful Australian raid on Ottoman forces
Irish revolutionary period Easter Rising United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland 24 April Irish rebellion against the British occupation centered in Dublin
World War I Battle of Bondoa Irangi German East Africa 7–10 May Germany defeats the UK (South Africa)
Battle of Asiago Kingdom of Italy 15 May—10 June Massive Austrian counter-offensive against Italy
Battle of Jutland At sea 31 May Last engagement of the German High Seas Fleet. Inconclusive battle between the UK and Germany
Brusilov Offensive Kingdom of Galicia and Lodomeria 4 June—20 September Russia nearly collapses Austria but losses are staggering
2nd Battle of Albert France 1 July Opening day of the Allied offensive against Germany, known as the Battle of the Somme. Allies consisted out of the UK (including Newfoundland) and France.
Battle of the Somme 1 July—18 November Inconclusive major Allied (the UK and France) offensive on the Western Front against Germany
Battle of Erzincan Turkey 2-25 July Russia defeats the Ottoman Empire
Banana Wars Battle of Guayacanas Dominican Republic 3 July The USA defeats the Dominican Republic
World War I Baranovichi offensive Belarus 3–25 July Germany and Austria-Hungary defeat Russia
Battle of Kostiuchnówka Russian Empire 4–6 July One of the deadliest battles for the Polish Legions in Austria-Hungarian service against Russia
Battle of Bazentin Ridge France 14 July British victory against Germany during the Somme offensive
Battle of Fromelles 19–20 July German victory over the British south of the rest of the Somme offensive, considered the darkest day in Australian history due to the high number of casualties.
Battle of Pozières 23 July—7 August British and Australian forces take and hold town from Germany
Battle of Romani Egypt 3 August Turkish advance on Suez Canal defeated by the British Empire (including British India, Australia and New Zealand). The Ottoman Empire was aided by Germany and Austria-Hungary.
Battle of Muş Turkey 3-24 August Russia defeats the Ottoman Empire
Sixth Battle of the Isonzo Austria-Hungary/Kingdom of Italy 6–17 August Italian victory over Austria-Hungary
Battle of Mouquet Farm France 8 August—27 September Allied powers (Australia, Canada, UK) advance toward German fortification
Battle of Bir el Abd Egypt 9 August Ottoman victory against British forces
Battle of Mlali German East Africa 24 August The UK defeats Germany
Battle of Guillemont France 3–9 September Allied powers (UK and France) capture city from Germany
Battle of Herkulesfürdő Austria-Hungary 6–10 September Romania defeats Austria-Hungary and Germany
Battle of Kisaki German East Africa 7–11 September Germany defeats the UK (South Africa)
Battle of Ginchy France 9 September Irish (British Empire) capture town from Germans, but suffer heavy casualties. France was also involved in the attack.
Monastir offensive North Macedonia 12 September-11 December Bulgaria, Germany and the Ottoman Empire defeat France, Serbia, the UK, Italy and Russia
Battle of Flers–Courcelette France 15–22 September Bad weather thwarts Allied (UK, New Zealand, Canada and France) attempt to break through German defenses
Battle of Morval 25–28 September British progress resumes after Fleurs-Courcelette, but French unable to match British progress
Battle of Thiepval Ridge 26–28 September German positions captured by Allied powers (Canada, UK, France)
Battle of Nagyszeben Romania 26–29 September Germany and Austria-Hungary defeat Romania
Battle of Le Transloy France 1 October—5 November Failed attempt to capture German defenses by the UK and France
Battle of Kőhalom Austria-Hungary 2 October Romania defeats Germany and Austria-Hungary
Battle of Cinghinarele Island Kingdom of Romania 2–8 October Germany and Austria-Hungary defeat Romania
Palace Coup against Lij Iyasu Battle of Segale Ethiopia 7 October Negus Mikael, marching on the Ethiopian capital in support of his son Emperor Iyasu V, is defeated by Fitawrari Habte Giyorgis, securing the throne for Empress Zauditu
World War I Second Battle of the Jiu Valley Romania 7–17 November Germany and Austria-Hungary defeat Romania
Battle of the Ancre France 13–18 November Allied powers (UK and France) advance further against Germany, final battle of the 1916 Somme Campaign
Banana Wars Battle of San Francisco de Macorís Dominican Republic 29 November The USA defeats the Dominican Republic
World War I Battle of Magdhaba Egypt 23 December Capture of Turkish garrison in the Sinai by the British Empire (UK, British India, Australia and New Zealand)
1917 World War I Christmas Battles Latvia 5-11 January Russian offensive against Germany during Russian christmas. Minor Russian victory.
Battle of Rafa Egypt/Ottoman Empire 9 January The British Empire defeats the Ottoman Empire.
Second Battle of Kut Ottoman Empire 23 February British forces once again take Kut from the Ottoman Empire.
Fall of Baghdad 8–11 March British forces capture the city from the Ottoman Empire.
Battle of Nambanje German East Africa 13 March Germany defeats the UK.
Battle of Mount Hamrin Ottoman Empire 25 March The British Empire defeats the Ottoman Empire.
First Battle of Gaza 26 March British fail to advance into Ottoman Palestine. Germany and Austria-Hungary helped defend on the Ottoman side.
Vimy Ridge France 9 April Canada's finest hour. Canadian and British forces defeat Germany.
Battle of Arras 9 April—16 May British forces advance but no breakthrough was achieved against Germany.
Nivelle Offensive 16 April—9 May Indecisive Allied (France, UK and Russia) offensive on Western Front against Germany.
Second Battle of Gaza Ottoman Empire 17–19 April Turkey repels British assault on Gaza-Beersheba line
Battle of Istabulat 21 April The British Empire defeats the Ottoman Empire.
Action of 4 May 1917 At sea 4 May British and Australian naval forces indecisive action against German Navy and zeppelin
Raid on the Beersheba to Hafir el Auja railway Ottoman Empire 23 May Australian and New Zealand forces raid and destroy Ottoman railway
Battle of Messines Belgium 7–14 June British forces advance on Western Front against Germany.
Battle of Mount Ortigara Kingdom of Italy 10–25 June Austria-Hungary defeats Italy.
Battle of Zboriv Austria-Hungary 1–2 July Part of Kerensky Offensive; the only successful engagement of the last Russian offensive in World War I. Russia and Czechoslovaks fighting on the Russian side defeat Austria-Hungary.
Battle of Aqaba Ottoman Empire 6 July The Kingdom of Hejaz and the UK defeat the Ottoman Empire.
Battle of Passchendaele Belgium 31 July—November 10 Also known as Third Battle of Ypres, the three-month battle costs Britain 400,000. Indecisive battle of the Allies (British Empire, France and Belgium) versus Germany. Enormous casualties on both sides.
Battle of Pilckem Ridge 31 July—2 August Allied (British Empire and France) victory over German forces
Battle of Langemarck 16–18 August Indecisive battle between Anglo-French forces and German forces
Riga offensive Latvia 1-5 September Germany captures Riga from Russia
Battle of the Menin Road Ridge Belgium 20–26 September British Empire victory over German
Battle of Broodseinde 4 October British, Australian, New Zealand victory against German forces on the Western Front
Battle of Poelcappelle 9 October Australian and British forces fight inconclusive battle against German forces
Operation Albion Estonia 12-20 October Germany captures the West Estonian archipelago from Russia
Battle of Wadi Musa Ottoman Empire 23 October The Kingdom of Hejaz defeats the Ottoman Empire.
Battle of Caporetto Austria-Hungary 24 October—19 November Also known as the Twelfth Battle of the Isonzo; Italians defeated by Central Powers (Austria-Hungary and Germany) and driven back to Venice
Second Battle of Passchendaele Belgium 26 October—10 November Allied (British Empire, France and Belgium) victory over Germans on Western Front
Battle of Beersheba Ottoman Empire 31 October Australian Light Horse capture Beersheba. British and Arabs defeat the Ottoman Empire and Germany.
Battle of Tel el Khuweilfe 1–6 November British forces defeat Ottoman forces
Third Battle of Gaza 1–7 November British break Turkish defensive line in southern Palestine
Battle of Hareira and Sheria 6–7 November British, Australian, New Zealand forces Ottoman Army
Battle of Mughar Ridge 13 November British forces gain victory over Ottoman forces
Battle of Ayun Kara 14 November The British Empire (New Zealand) defeats the Ottoman Empire.
Second Battle of Heligoland Bight At sea 17 November Indecisive naval battle, Germans lose one torpedo boat against the UK.
Battle of Cambrai France 20 November—7 December First successful use of tanks. The British Empire, France and the USA versus Germany.
Battle of Ngomano Portuguese Mozambique 25 November Germans defeat Portuguese and launch invasion of Portuguese East Africa
Battle of Polygon Wood Belgium 26 September—3 October Australian and British forces defeat German forces
Battle of Buqqar Ridge Ottoman Empire 27 October British and Australian victory over Ottoman forces
Battle of Jerusalem 17 November—30 December British forces capture Jerusalem from the Ottoman Empire
Occupation of Kharkiv Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic 17 December 1917—10 January 1918 Soviet victory over Ukraine.
1918 Finnish Civil War Battle of Kämärä Finland 27 January The Finnish Socialist Workers' Republic defeats the Finnish White Guard.
World War I Battle of Kruty Ukrainian People's Republic 29–30 January Ukrainian victory over Soviet Russia, enables Treaty of Brest-Litovsk
Finnish Civil War Battle of Vilppula Finland 31 January—18 March The Finnish White Guard defeats the Finnish Socialist Workers' Republic.
World War I Battle of Bobruysk Russian Republic 2 February—11 March Units of the Polish I Corps in Russia, fought with the Red Army over the control of the city of Babruysk. Polish victory.
First Battle of Kiev Russian Republic/Ukrainian People's Republic 5–8 February Bolsheviks capture Kyiv from the Ukrainian People's Republic.
Finnish Civil War Battle of Ruovesi Finland 5 February—19 March The Finnish White Guard defeats the Finnish Socialist Workers' Republic and Soviet Russia.
Battle of Antrea 11 February—25 April The Finnish White Guard defeats the Finnish Socialist Workers' Republic and Soviet Russia.
World War I Battle of Rarańcza Austria-Hungary 15–16 February The Polish Legions defeat Austria-Hungary.
Operation Faustschlag Ukraine/Belarus/Latvia/Estonia 18 February-3 March Germany, Austria-Hungary and Ukraine capture huge territories from Soviet Russia
Capture of Jericho Ottoman Empire 19–20 February Australians capture Jericho from Ottoman forces
Finnish Civil War Battle of Varkaus Finland 19–21 February The Finnish White Guard defeats the Finnish Socialist Workers' Republic.
Battle of Rautu 21 February—5 April The Finnish White Guard defeats the Finnish Socialist Workers' Republic and Soviet Russia.
World War I Battle of Tell 'Asur Ottoman Empire 8–12 March British and Australian forces defeat Ottoman forces
Battle of Bakhmach Ukrainian People's Republic 8–13 March Czechoslovak Legion escape German encirclement. Czechoslovaks and Soviet Russia defeat Germany and Austria-Hungary.
Finnish Civil War Battle of Tampere Finland 8 March—6 April The bloodiest battle in Finnish history at the time. The Finnish White Guard and the Swedish Brigade defeat the Finnish Socialist Workers' Republic.
World War I Battle of Charah Iran 12-17 March Assyrian volunteers defeat the Kurdish Shekak tribe
Finnish Civil War Battle of Länkipohja Finland 16 March The Finnish White Guard defeats the Finnish Socialist Workers' Republic.
World War I First Battle of Villers-Bretonneux France 20 March—5 April Australian victory over German forces
First Transjordan attack on Amman Ottoman Empire 21 March—2 April Ottoman forces defeat British forces
First Battle of Amman 27–31 March Ottoman victory over British forces
First Battle of Morlancourt France 28–30 March Australians led by John Monash defeat Germans
Battle of the Avre 4–5 April German attack fought between German forces and defending Australian and British forces
Second Battle of Dernancourt 5 April Australian forces halt German advance on Amiens
Battle of Suldouze Iran 8-13 April Assyrian volunteers defeat the Ottoman Empire
Finnish Civil War Battle of Ahvenkoski Finland 10 April—5 May Germany and the Finnish White Guard defeat the Finnish Socialist Workers' Republic.
Battle of Helsinki 12–13 April Germany and the Finnish White Guard defeat the Finnish Socialist Workers' Republic.
World War I,
Russian Civil War,
Ukrainian–Soviet War
Crimea Operation Taurida Soviet Socialist Republic 13–25 April Germans, Ukrainians, and Crimeans invade Crimea, cause dissolution of the Taurida Soviet Socialist Republic
Finnish Civil War Battle of Lahti Finland 19 April—1 May Germany and the Finnish White Guard defeat the Finnish Socialist Workers' Republic.
World War I Second Battle of Villers-Bretonneux France 24–25 April Australian forces capture the town. The British Empire and the French Empire defeat Germany.
Finnish Civil War Battle of Vyborg Finland 24–29 April The Finnish White Guard defeat the Finnish Socialist Workers' Republic.
Battle of Syrjäntaka 28–29 April The Finnish Socialist Workers' Republic defeats Germany.
World War I Second Battle of Morlancourt France 4–14 May Australian victory over German forces on Western Front
Battle of Cantigny 28 May U.S. 1st Infantry Division wins in first independent action with French aid against Germany.
Third Battle of Morlancourt 10 June Australian forces defeat German forces
Russian Civil War Battle of Barnaul Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic 13–15 June White Russian and Czechoslovak victory over Soviet Russia.
World War I Battle of the Piave River Kingdom of Italy 15–23 June Downfall of Austria against an allied army from Italy, France, the UK and the USA.
Battle of Belleau Wood France 25 June U.S. 2nd Marine Division capture woods. Victory of the USA, France and the UK against Germany.
Battle of Hamel 4 July Australian success with departure from massed frontal assaults, birth of 20th-century combined arms warfare. The British Empire, the USA and France defeat Geramny.
Battle of Abu Tellul Ottoman Empire 14 July British, Australian and Indian forces successfully defend against German/Ottoman attacks
Second Battle of the Marne France 15–18 July French troops, helped by American and British troops, win a great and decisive victory against Germans armies and saved Paris. 95,000 French soldiers killed or wounded, 12,000 Americans killed or wounded and 12,000 British killed or wounded. 180,000 Germans soldiers killed or wounded.
Battle of Chateau Thierry 18 July France, the USA and Belgium defeat Germany.
Capture of Kazan by the White Army Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic 5–7 August White Army and Czechoslovaks captures Kazan from Soviet Russia.
Battle of Amiens France 8–11 August British force Germans to von Hindenburg's line
Hundred Days Offensive France/Belgium 8 August—11 November Last major Allied (France, British Empire, the USA, Belgium, Italy, Portugal and Siam (modern Thailand)) offensive on the Western Front and the near collapse of the Imperial German Army. Austria-Hungary fought on the German side.
Battle of Lake Baikal Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic 16 August Czechoslovak forces defeat Reds
Battle of the Ailette France 17–23 August France defeats Germany.
Second Battle of the Somme 21 August—2 September Allied (British Empire and the USA) victory over German forces
Armenian–Azerbaijani war,
World War I,
Russian Civil War
Battle of Baku Azerbaijan 26 August—14 September The Army of Islam of Ottoman Empire and Azerbaijan Democratic Republic captures the city of Baku from the Centrocaspian Dictatorship. The Centrocaspian Dictatorship was aided by the UK and White Russia.
Mexican Revolution,
World War I,
Mexican Border War
Battle of Ambos Nogales Mexico 27 August Americans defeat Mexicans
World War I Battle of Mont Saint-Quentin France 31 August—3 September Australian forces capture Mont Saint-Quentin from Germany, General Rawlinson calls it the greatest military achievement of the war
Russian Civil War Kazan Operation Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic 5–10 September Second battle of Kazan, Red Army recaptures the city from White Russia and Czechoslovaks.
World War I Battle of Havrincourt France 12 September British victory, German morale begins to weaken
Battle of Saint-Mihiel 12–19 September Americans defeat Germans
Vardar offensive North Macedonia 15-29 September Serbia, France, the UK, Greece and Italy defeat Bulgaria and Germany
Battle of Épehy France 18 September British and Australians defeat Germans
Battle of Tulkarm Ottoman Empire 19 September British Empire victory over Ottomans
Battle of Tabsor 19–20 September
Battle of Megiddo 19–25 September Allenby's British forces crush Ottoman Army
Battle of Sharon British Empire victory over Ottoman Empire
Battle of Nablus
Capture of Jenin 20 September Australian and British forces capture Jenin from the Ottoman Empire
Second Battle of Amman 25 September British forces land victory over Ottoman forces
Capture of Damascus 26 September—1 October Australian Light Horse capture the city of Damascus from Ottoman forces
Battle of Meuse France 26 September—11 November Argonne Forest, largest AEF action of the war; Allied victory. On 8 October, Corporal Alvin York, outnumbered 19:1, leads capture of German machine-gun nest. France, the USA and Siam defeat Germany.
Battle of Jisr Benat Yakub Ottoman Empire 27 September Australian and British forces defeat Ottoman forces
Battle of St Quentin Canal France 29 September—10 October British, Australian and American forces decisive Allied victory over German forces
Ukrainian War of Independence Battle of Dibrivka German Empire 30 September Ukrainian anarchists defeat Austro-German forces.
World War I Battle of Durazzo At sea 2 October Allied (Italy, Albania, the British Empire and the USA) naval forces defeat Austro-Hungarian naval forces
Pursuit to Haritan Ottoman Empire 3–27 October British forces defeat Ottoman forces final phase of the Middle East Campaign
Battle of Vittorio Veneto Kingdom of Italy 24 October—3 November Italy, the UK, France and the USA defeat Austria-Hungary.
Battle of Aleppo Ottoman Empire 25 October Allied (Kingdom of Hejaz and the British Empire) victory against Ottoman/German forces
Second Battle of the Sambre France 4 November Allied power victory during final phase of World War I. The British Empire, France and the USA versus Germany.
Polish–Ukrainian War Battle of Przemyśl Austria-Hungary 11–12 November Polish forces capture town from Ukrainians
Russian Civil War Battle of Tulgas Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic 11–14 November The British Empire, the USA and White Russia defeat Soviet Russia.
First North Caucasus Operation December 1918—January 1919 Whites capture all of the Northern Caucasus minus Astrakhan from Soviet Russia.
1919 Ukrainian–Soviet War,
Ukrainian War of Independence
Khotyn Uprising Kingdom of Romania/Ukrainian People's Republic 7 January—1 February Ukrainian uprising in Romania fails
Greater Poland uprising Battle of Ławica Weimar Republic 9 January
Russian Civil War Battle for the Donbas Ukrainian People's Republic 12 January—31 May White Army victory
Estonian War of Independence Battle of Utria Estonia 17–20 January Estonian victory
Battle of Laagna 18 January
Soviet–Ukrainian War,
Russian Civil War
Second Battle of Kiev Ukrainian People's Republic 18 January—5 February Soviets capture Kyiv
Russian Civil War Battle of Shenkursk Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic 19–25 January
Battle of Vystavka 27 January—early March Bolsheviks defeat Americans
Polish–Czechoslovak War Battle of Skoczów Second Polish Republic 28–30 January
Estonian War of Independence Battle of Paju Estonia 31 January Estonians and Finnish volunteers defeat the Red Latvian Riflemen in southern Estonia
Polish-Soviet War Battle of Bereza Kartuska Second Polish Republic 14 February Polish victory, first battle of the Polish–Bolshevik War
Russian Civil War Battle of Mariupol Ukrainian Soviet Socialist Republic 19–27 March Soviets and Makhnovists capture Mariupol
Battle of Bolshie Ozerki Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic 31 March—2 April
Polish–Soviet War Battle of Lida Belarus 16–17 April
Ukrainian War of Independence Hryhoriv Uprising Ukrainian Soviet Socialist Republic 7 May—27 July Uprising fails, Nykyfor Hryhoriv assassinated by Nestor Makhno
Battle of Mospyne 13 May White Army defeats Makhnovists
Greco-Turkish War Greek landing at Smyrna Ottoman Empire 15 May Greeks capture Smyrna
Urla clashes 16–17 May Greek forces enter Urla
Russian Civil War Battle of Alexandrovsky Fort Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic 21 May
Mexican Revolution,
Mexican Border War
Third Battle of Ciudad Juarez Mexico/United States 15–16 June Americans and Carrancistas defeat Villistas
Greco-Turkish War Malgaç Raid Ottoman Empire Turkish rebels capture Greek weaponry
Battle of Bergama 15–20 June Greeks capture Bergama
Raid on Erbeyli 20–21 June Greek victory
Russian Civil War First Kharkiv Operation Ukrainian Soviet Socialist Republic 20–25 June White Army captures Kharkiv
Greco-Turkish War Raid on Erikli Ottoman Empire 21–22 June Greek forces leave the village of Erikli
Estonian War of Independence,
Latvian War of Independence
Battle of Cēsis Latvia 23 June Estonian and Latvian victory over the German Landeswehr
Russian Civil War Battle of Romanovka Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic 25 June
Greco-Turkish War Battle of Tellidede Ottoman Empire 25–26 June Greek forces capture Tellidede
Battle of Aydın 27 June—4 July Greeks capture Aydın
Russian Civil War Advance on Moscow Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic 3 July—18 November Beginning of the end of Armed Forces of South Russia
Battle of Novo Litovoskaya 7 August U.S. forces defeat Bolsheviks
Capture of Kiev by the White Army Ukrainian Soviet Socialist Republic 31 August White Army captures Kyiv
Battle of Bogdat Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic 25 September—19 October White Army victory
Ukrainian War of Independence,
Russian Civil War
Battle of Peregonovka Ukrainian Soviet Socialist Republic 26 September
Russian Civil War
Estonian War of Independence
Battle of Petrograd Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic 28 September—14 November White Army fails to capture Saint Petersburg
Polish–Ukrainian War Battle of Lwów Second Polish Republic 1 November 1918—30 May 1919 Polish city besieged by Ukrainian forces
Estonian War of Independence Battle of Krivasoo Estonia 18 November—30 December Estonian victory
Russian Civil War Khopyor–Don Operation Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic 20 November—8 December Red victory
Second Kharkiv Operation Ukrainian Soviet Socialist Republic 24 November—12 December Red offensive towards Kharkiv, resulting in its capture
Third Battle of Kiev 10–16 December Bolsheviks regain control of Kyiv
Russian Civil War Donbas operation Ukrainian Soviet Socialist Republic 18–31 December Red Army captures Donbas
Polish–Soviet War First Battle of Berezina Belarus Polish victory
1920 Polish-Soviet War,
Latvian War of Independence
Battle of Daugavpils Latvian Socialist Soviet Republic 3–5 January Polish-Latvian victory
Russian Civil War Rostov–Novocherkassk Operation Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic 6–10 January Red victory, splitting the White Army in two
Battle of Posolskeya 9 January Last battle of the Russian Civil War to involve the US
Second North Caucasus Operation 17 January—7 April Reds force Whites out of the North Caucasus and into Georgia and Azerbaijan, which the Reds later invade
Franco-Turkish War Battle of Marash Ottoman Empire 21 January—12 February French troops leave Kahramanmaraş
Battle of Urfa 9 February—11 April French surrender, but are massacred by Turks
Polish–Soviet War Battle of Letychiv Second Polish Republic 18–22 February Polish victory
Franco-Turkish War Siege of Aintab Ottoman Empire 1 April 1920—8 February 1921 French victory
Polish–Soviet War Battle of Koziatyn Ukrainian Soviet Socialist Republic 25–27 April
Kiev offensive 25 April—July Poles capture Kyiv and are forced to retreat by Soviets
Battle of Czarnobyl 27 April Poles capture Chernobyl
Russian Civil War Action of 3 May 1920 At sea 3 May A French and Soviet ship fight
Franco-Turkish War Battle of Geyve Ottoman Empire 15–17 May Ottoman and Turkish forces clash
Russian Civil War Anzali Operation 18 May Soviet victory
Franco-Turkish War Karboğazı ambush 27–28 May Turkish victory
Polish-Soviet War Battle of Wołodarka Second Polish Republic 29–31 May Polish victory
Battle of Bystryk 31 May Polish victory by surprise attack
Battle of Boryspil 2 June Polish capture Russian supplies
Battle of Borodzianka 11–13 June Polish victory
Turkish–Armenian War First Battle of Oltu First Republic of Armenia 18–25 June Armenian victory
Russian Civil War Battle of Romanovka Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic 25 June
Polish–Soviet War Battle of Głębokie Second Polish Republic 4–6 July
Battle of Chorupań 13–19 July Soviet victory over Dubno and Chorupan
First Battle of Grodno 19–20 July Soviets capture Hrodna
Franco-Syrian War Battle of Maysalun United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland 23 July The French advance into Syria and defeat Yusuf al-Azmah's hastily assembled army
Polish–Soviet War Battle of Lwów Second Polish Republic July—September Poles hold Lviv
Battle of Radzymin 12–15 August Town changes hands twice
Battle of Radzymin 13–16 August Polish victory
Battle of Warsaw 13–25 August Poles defeat Red Army
Battle of Ossów 14 August One of the rare Polish victories during the Battle of Warsaw
Battle of Chołojów Soviet victory
Battle of Nasielsk 14–15 August Minor Polish victory as part of the action around Warsaw
Battle of Borkowo Minor Polish victory
Battle of Sarnowa Góra Polish victory
Battle of Kock 14–16 August
Russian Civil War Ulagay's Landing Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic 14 August—7 September Red Army takes control of Crimea, the last White stronghold
Polish–Soviet War Battle of Cyców Second Polish Republic 15–16 August
Battle of Dęblin and Mińsk Mazowiecki 16–18 August Polish victory as part of the counteroffensive after Battle of Warsaw
Battle of Zadwórze 17 August Polish army defeated by the Red Army forces of Semyon Budennyi
Battle of Przasnysz 21 August Soviet victory
Battle of Białystok 22 August
Greco-Turkish War Battle of Sakarya Ottoman Empire 23 August—13 September
Russian Civil War Bukhara operation Emirate of Bukhara 28 August—2 September Fall of the Emirate of Bukhara
Polish–Lithuanian War
Polish–Soviet War
Battle of Giby Second Polish Republic 30 August Lithuanian withdrawal successfully mediated by French at request of Poland
Polish–Soviet War Battle of Komarów 30 August—2 September
Polish–Lithuanian War
Polish–Soviet War
Battle of Sejny 2–19 September Polish victory against Lithuania
Vlora War Battle of Vlora Kingdom of Italy 3 September Albanian patriots seize Vlora from Italian control in a rapid night strike
Turkish-Armenian War Second Battle of Oltu First Republic of Armenia 3–5 September Turks recapture Oltu
Polish–Soviet War Battle of Kobryń Second Polish Republic 11–23 September
Russian Civil War Battle of Obytichnyi Spit At sea 15 September Red and White Army ships interact outside Berdiansk, with both sides claiming victory.
Polish–Soviet War Battle of the Niemen River 15–25 September Poles defeat the reserves of the Red Army
Battle of Dytiatyn Second Polish Republic 16 September Soviet victory
Battle of Brzostowica 20–25 September Polish victory
Battle of Obuchowo 26 September
Ukrainian War of Independence
Russian Civil War
Battle of Peregonovka Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic Insurgent victory
Polish–Soviet War Battle of Krwawy Bór Second Polish Republic/Lithuania 27–28 September Polish victory
Turkish-Armenian War Battle of Sarıkamış Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic 29 September Turkish victory
Franco-Turkish War Battle of Kovanbaşı Ottoman Empire 10–11 October
Greco-Turkish War Battle of the Gediz 24 October—12 November Greek army captures Gediz
Turkish-Armenian War Battle of Kars First Republic of Armenia 30 October Turkish victory
Franco-Turkish War Battle of Kanlı Geçit Ottoman Empire 1 November
Irish War of Independence Battle of Ballinalee United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland 3 November
Turkish-Armenian War Battle of Alexandropol First Republic of Armenia 7 November Turkish victory, Treaty of Alexandropol
Franco-Turkish War Battle of Fadıl Ottoman Empire 20–24 November Turkish victory
Irish War of Independence Kilmichael Ambush United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland 28 November Important battle in the Irish War of Independence

1921-1925

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Year War Battle Loc. Date(s) Description
1921 Greco-Turkish War First Battle of İnönü Ottoman Empire 6–11 January Greek offensive stopped, Turkish victory
Russian Civil War Action of 9 January 1921 At sea 9 January French ship destroys Russian ship in the Black Sea
Greco-Turkish War Second Battle of İnönü Ottoman Empire 23 March—1 April Turkish victory, and a turning point in the Greco-Turkish War
Russian Civil War Battle of Alexandrovsky Fort At sea 21 May Brits defeat Red Russians in the Caspian Sea
Greco-Turkish War Battle of Kütahya–Eskişehir Ottoman Empire 10–24 July Greek victory
Rif War Battle of Annual Spain 22 July Near Annual, Morocco, Spanish Army loses to Rifi Berbers of Muhammad Ibn 'Abd al-Karim al-Khattabi
Greco-Turkish War Battle of Sakarya Ottoman Empire 23 August—17 September Turkish victory, farthest Greek advance in the Greco-Turkish War
1922 Russian Civil War Battle of Volochayevka Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic 5–14 February Reds retake Khabarovsk
Turkish War of Independence Bombardment of Samsun Ottoman Empire 7 June Samsun falls under Greek control, but Turkish forces aren't swayed
Irish Civil War Battle of Dublin Southern Ireland (1921–1922) 28 June—5 July First and probably most important battle of the Irish Civil War
Battle of Kilmallock 25 July—5 August
Greco-Turkish War Battle of Dumlupınar Ottoman Empire 26–30 August Turkish victory, final battle of the Greco-Turkish War
Turkish capture of Smyrna 9 September Greeks withdraw from Anatolia
1923 Political violence in Germany Beer Hall Putsch Weimar Republic 8–9 November Failed Nazi Party uprising in Munich, Hitler wounded and captured
1924 Unification of Saudi Arabia Battle of Mecca Kingdom of Hejaz 5 December Mecca became a Saudi Arabian territory
1925 Battle of Jeddah 10 February-17 December Jeddah became a Saudi Arabian territory, end of Kingdom of Hejaz
Great Syrian Revolt Battle of al-Kafr State of Syria 22 July
Battle of al-Mazraa 2–3 August
Rif War Alhucemas landing Morocco 8 September Spanish amphibious landing including tanks and air support
Great Syrian Revolt Battle of al-Musayfirah State of Syria 17 September
Battle of Rashaya 20–24 November

1926-1930

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Year War Battle Loc. Date(s) Description
1927 American occupation of Nicaragua Battle of La Paz Centro Nicaragua 16 May
Battle of Ocotal 16 July
Battle of San Fernando 25 July
Battle of Santa Clara 27 July
Battle of Telpaneca 19 September
Battle of Sapotillal 9 October
Battle of Humen–Shijing Republic of China (1912–1949) 18 November
1928 American occupation of Nicaragua Battle of El Bramadero Nicaragua 27–28 February
Battle of La Flor 13–14 May
1929 Ikhwan Revolt Battle of Sabilla Kingdom of Hejaz 29–31 March
Battle of Yichang Republic of China (1912–1949) 11 April
Cristero War Battle of Tepatitlán Mexico 19 April
Central Plains War First Battle of Guilin Republic of China (1912–1949) 15 May Chiang-Gui War
Second Battle of Guangzhou 17–21 May
Battle of Northern Henan 27 May
Battle of Liuzhou 7–18 June Chiang-Gui War
Battle of Guiping 21 June
Afghan Civil War Battle Of Unai Pass Kingdom of Afghanistan 28 June—10 July Hazara victory
1930 Opposition to Haile Selassie Battle of Anchem Ethiopian Empire 31 March Ras Gugsa Welle is defeated by Dejazmach Mulugeta Yeggazu, suppressing the last obstacle to Ras Tafari Makonnen's ascension to Ethiopia's throne
Central Plains War Battle of Xuchang Republic of China (1912–1949) 10–12 June
Battle of Shangcai 16 June
Battle of Guanghua 3 July
Second Battle of Guilin 17 July
Battle of Jinan 14 August
Second Battle of Nanning 15 August—22 October
Battle of Xinzheng 5–8 October

1931-1935

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Year War Battle Loc. Date(s) Description
1931 Japanese invasion of Manchuria Mukden Incident Republic of China (1912–1949) 18 September Japanese forces create a pretext to invade Manchuria
1932 First Battle of Shanghai 28 January—3 March Ceasefire declared
Chaco War Battle of Boquerón Paraguay 7–29 September First major battle during the Chaco War and a Paraguayan victory
United States occupation of Nicaragua Battle of Agua Carta Nicaragua 26 September
Emu War Australia 2 November—10 December Minor battle between the Australians and emus
United States occupation of Nicaragua Battle of El Sauce Nicaragua 26 December
1933 Inner Mongolian Campaign Defense of the Great Wall Republic of China (1912–1949) 1 January—31 May Japanese victory
Chaco War First Battle of Nanawa Paraguay 20–26 January Paraguayan victory
Inner Mongolian Campaign Battle of Rehe Republic of China (1912–1949) 21 February—1 March Japanese victory
Chaco War Second Battle of Nanawa Paraguay 4–9 July Paraguayan victory
Battle of Gondra 11–15 July
1935 Soviet–Japanese border conflicts Battle of Khalkhyn Temple Mongolian People's Republic 8 January
Chinese Civil War Battle of Chishui River Chinese Soviet Republic 19 January—22 March

1936-1940

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Year War Battle Loc. Date(s) Description
1936 Second Italo-Ethiopian War Battle of Ganale Dorya Ethiopian Empire 7–10 January General General Graziani attacks troops under Ras [[Desta Damtew}]]; after over three days of slaughter, the Ethiopians break and flee
First Battle of Tembien 20–24 January Ethiopian forces suffer 8,000 casualties compared to Italy's 1,100
Battle of Amba Aradam 10 February Ethiopians under Ras Mulugeta Yeggazu counterattack the invading Italians southwest of Chalacot, but are defeated with heavy losses
Second Battle of Tembien 27 February
Battle of Shire 29 February—2 March
Battle of Maychew 31 March Emperor Haile Selassie leads in person the final Ethiopian counter-attack of the Second Italo-Abyssinian War, which is a crushing Ethiopian defeat
Battle of the Ogaden 15–25 April Final battle during the Italian invasion of Ethiopia. By 5 May, Emperor Haile Selassie has gone into exile and Italians have declared victory
1936–1939 Arab revolt in Palestine Battle of Anabta Mandatory Palestine 21 June Mandatory British victory
Spanish Civil War Battle of Mérida Spain 10–11 August Spanish Nationalist victory
Battle of Badajoz 14 August Nationalists storm Badajoz
Battle of Irún 19 August—5 September Nationalist victory
Battle of Monte Pelado 28 August Republican victory
1936–1939 Arab revolt in Palestine Battle of Balaa Mandatory Palestine 3 September Palestinian rebels withdraw
Spanish Civil War Battle of Talavera de la Reina Spain
Battle of Cerro Muriano 5–6 September Republican victory, the Falling Soldier photograph was taken during this battle by Robert Capa
1936–1939 Arab revolt in Palestine Battle of Beit Imrin Mandatory Palestine 29 September Palestinian rebels withdraw
Spanish Civil War Battle of Seseña Spain 29 October Nationalist victory over Republicans and Soviets
Battle of Ciudad Universitaria 15–23 November Spanish Republican victory
First Battle of the Corunna Road 29 November—3 December
Second Battle of the Corunna Road 13 December 1936—15 January 1937
Battle of Lopera 27–29 December Nationalist victory
1937 Second Italo-Ethiopian War Battle of Gogetti Ethiopian Empire 19 February Battle between the Italian occupation forces and the remnants of the Ethiopian armies. The surviving elements of the Ethiopian armies of Sidamo and Bale are encircled and destroyed by the Italian forces near Lake Shala[citation needed]
Spanish Civil War Battle of Guadalajara Spain 8–23 March Spanish Republican defeat Italians
Battle of Gernika 26–28 April Franco's forces capture Guernica following a Luftwaffe bombing
Battle of Albarracín 5 July—11 August Nationalist victory
Second Sino-Japanese War Battle of Lugou Bridge Republic of China (1912–1949) 7 July Japanese victory triggers outbreak of the Sino-Japanese War
Battle of Beiping-Tianjin 25–31 July Japanese victory
Second Battle of Shanghai 13 August—9 November
Spanish Civil War Battle of Santander Spain 14 August—17 September
Second Sino-Japanese War Battle of Taiyuan Republic of China (1912–1949) 1 September—9 November Japanese victory
Spanish Civil War Battle of El Mazuco Spain 6–22 September Nationalist victory
Second Sino-Japanese War Battle of Xinkou Republic of China (1912–1949) 13 September—8 November Japanese victory
Battle of Pingxingguan 25 September Chinese victory
Battle of Nanjing Early November—13 December Japanese victory
1938 Spanish Civil War Battle of Alfambra Spain 5–8 February Nationalist victory
Battle of Cape Palos At sea 5–6 March Republican victory
Battle of Caspe Spain 16–17 March Nationalist victory
Second Sino-Japanese War Battle of Xuzhou Republic of China (1912–1949) 24 March—1 May Japanese victory
Battle of Tai er zhuang 27 March Chinese victory
Spanish Civil War Battle of Gandesa Spain 1–3 April Nationalist victory
Second Sino-Japanese War Battle of Wuhan Republic of China (1912–1949) 11 July—27 October Japanese pyrrhic victory
Spanish Civil War Battle of the Ebro Spain 25 July—16 November Spanish Republicans launch attacks across the Ebro River. The purpose of the battle is to relieve pressure off Valencia and Catalonia. It is soon to become the decisive battle of the war, and a Republican defeat.
Soviet–Japanese border conflicts Battle of Lake Khasan Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic/Manchukuo 29 July—11 August In Manchuria between forces of the Soviet Union and Empire of Japan
1936–1939 Arab revolt in Palestine Battle of Beersheba Mandatory Palestine 9–10 September Palestinian rebels capture Beersheba
1939 Hungarian invasion of Carpatho-Ukraine Second Czechoslovak Republic 15–17 March Hungarian forces defeat Carpatho-Ukraine
Second Sino-Japanese War Battle of Nanchang Republic of China (1912–1949) 17 March—9 May Japanese forces defeat Nationalist Chinese
Soviet–Japanese border conflicts,
World War II
Battle of Khalkhin Gol Mongolian People's Republic 1 May—16 September The Soviet Union and Mongolia defeat Japan
Second Sino-Japanese War Battle of Suixian-Zaoyang Republic of China (1912–1949) 24 May Nationalist Chinese counterattack successful against Japan
World War II Invasion of Poland Second Polish Republic/Nazi Germany/Free City of Danzig 1 September—6 October Start of World War II in Europe, German victory
Battle of the Border Second Polish Republic/Nazi Germany 1–4 September Collective term for battles between Germany and Poland in the first days of the invasion; German victory
Battle of Danzig Bay At sea 1 September Germany defeats Poland
Battle of Chojnice Second Polish Republic Germans capture Chojnice from Poland
Charge at Krojanty Failed Polish counterattack against Germany
Battle of Mokra First German defeat in Poland and one of the only Polish victories in the invasion
Battle of Lasy Królewskie Polish victory over Germany
Defence of the Polish Post Office in Danzig Free City of Danzig Polish forces hold up in the Polish post office, but fail to defend it against Danzig and Germany
Battle of Mikołów Second Polish Republic 1–2 September German tactical victory during the Invasion of Poland
Battle of Pszczyna German victory over Poland
Battle of Mława 1–3 September
Battle of Jordanów
Battle of Częstochowa
Battle of Węgierska Górka
Battle of Grudziądz 1–4 September
Battle of Tuchola Forest 1–5 September
Battle of Westerplatte Free City of Danzig 1–7 September First battle in the Invasion of Poland; Germany and Danzig defeat Poland
Raid on Fraustadt Nazi Germany 2 September Polish insurgents successfully raid a German town
Battle of Borowa Góra Second Polish Republic 2–5 September German victory over Poland
Battle of Bukowiec 3 September
Defense of Katowice 3–4 September Polish Boy and Girl Scout units irregularly defend Katowice but fail against Germany
Battle of the Atlantic At sea 3 September 1939—8 May 1945 Name given to the conflicts in the Atlantic Ocean throughout World War II between Allied forces, and Germany and Italy.
Battle of Piotrków Trybunalski Second Polish Republic 4–6 September Polish withdrawal from German forces
Battle of Różan German victory over Poland
Battle of Tomaszów Mazowiecki 6 September
Battle of Pułtusk 6–7 September Poles lose Pułtusk to Germany
Battle of Łódź 6–8 September German victory over Poland
Battle of Barak 7–8 September Poland retreat from German Forces
Battle of Wizna 7–10 September German victory over Poland
Battle of Łomża
Battle of Wola Cyrusowa 8 September Pyrrhic German victory over Poland
Battle of Radom 8–9 September Germans capture Radom from Poland
Battle of Gdynia 8–14 September Germans capture Gdynia from Poland
Battle of Warsaw 8–28 September Germany captures Warsaw from Poland
Battle of the Bzura River 9–19 September Largest Polish counterattack, but it fails against Germany
Battle of Kampinos Forest 9–20 September German victory over Poland
Battle of Hel 9 September—2 October
Battle of Jarosław 10–11 September
Battle of Kępa Oksywska 10–19 September
Battle of Kałuszyn 11–12 September Poland defeats Germany
Battle of Przemyśl 11–14 September German victory over Poland
First Battle of Lwów 12–22 September Germans, aided by the Soviet Union, capture Lviv from Poland
Battle of Modlin 13–29 September Pyrrhic German victory over Poland
Battle of Jaworów 14–16 September Poles hold Yavoriv against Germany
Battle of Brześć Litewski 14–17 September Germans capture Brest from Poland
Battle of Kobryń 14–18 September Inconclusive battle between Germany and Poland
Second Sino-Japanese War First Battle of Changsha Republic of China (1912–1949) 17 September—6 October Chinese forces successfully defend city; heavy Japanese casualties
World War II Battle of Tomaszów Lubelski Second Polish Republic 17–26 September Germany defeats Poland in the Invasion of Poland's second largest battle
Battle of Wilno 18–19 September Soviets capture Vilnius from Poland, which is transferred to Lithuania
Battle of Wólka Węglowa 19 September Polish victory over Germany
Battle of Krasnystaw 19–20 September Failed Polish counterattack against Germany
Battle of Grodno 20–22 September Soviets capture Hrodna from Poland
Battle of Cześniki 21–22 September Polish victory over the Soviet Union
Battle of Łomianki 22 September Failed Polish counterattack against Germany
Battle of Krasnobród 23 September Successful Polish counterattack against Germany, and one of the last battles using cavalry in Europe
Battle of Husynne Soviet victory over Polish
Battle of Kodziowce 23–24 September Poles hold the town against the Soviet Union, but later retreat to Lithuania
Battle of Władypol 27 September Soviets capture Wladypol (now Vladypil in Ukraine) from Poland
Battle of Szack 28 September Poles hold the town from the Soviets
Battles of Parczew, Jabłoń and Milanów 29–30 September Poles hold the towns from Soviets
Battle of Wytyczno 1 October The Soviet Union defeats Poland
Battle of Kock 2–5 October Last battle in the Invasion of Poland; Germany defeats Poland
Winter War,
World War II
Battle of Suomussalmi Finland 30 November 1939—8 January 1940 First battle of the Winter War, and the most notable Finnish victory over the Soviet Union
Battle of Petsamo 30 November 1939—12 March 1940 Russian victory over Poland
Battle of Salla 30 November 1939—13 March 1940 Finnish victory over the Soviet Union
Battle of Taipale 6–27 December
Battle of Kollaa 7 December 1939—13 March 1940
Battle of Varolampi Pond 10–11 December Finnish hold the pond against the Soviet Union, in what's called the "Sausage War"
Battle of Tolvajärvi 12 December Colonel Talvela's Finnish forces defeat Soviet forces
World War II Battle of the River Plate At sea 13 December Admiral Graf Spee chased into Montevideo harbour and scuttled by the UK and New Zealand
Winter War,
World War II
First Battle of Summa Finland 16–22 December Finnish attack thwarted against the Soviet Union
Battle of Kelja 25–27 December Finnish victory over the Soviet Union
1940 Battle of Raate Road 1–7 January
Second Battle of Summa 1–15 February Finnish attack against the Soviet Union thwarted
Battle of Kuhmo 28 January—13 March Stalemate between Finland and the Soviet Union
Second Sino-Japanese War Battle of South Henan Republic of China (1912–1949) 30 January—1 March Chinese Nationalists led by Li Zongren defeat Japanese
Winter War,
World War II
Battle of Honkaniemi Finland 25–27 February In the only tank action of the Winter War, the Soviet Union defeats Finland
First Battle of Vyborg Bay 2–13 March Battle ends after a ceasefire between Finland and the Soviet Union
World War II Battle of Drøbak Sound Norway 9 April German naval attack thwarted by Norwegian forces
Battle of Midtskogen 9–10 April Norwegian forces defeat German raiding party
Battle of Narvik 9 April—10 June A minor Allied victory of Norway, France, the UK and Poland against Germany in the Arctic
Battle of Dombås 14–19 April Norwegian Army units defeat German Fallschirmjäger attack
Battle for The Hague Netherlands 10 May In the first major air-landing operation in history, the Netherlands defeat Germany
Battle of Maastricht Maastricht was a key city for the German advance; Germany defeats the Netherlands
Battle of Fort Eben-Emael 10–11 May Germany captures the fort and breaks through the Belgian line of defense
Battle of Mill Dutch troops manage to hold back a German battalion
Battle of Rotterdam 10–14 May German attempt to seize the Dutch city; it ends in a German victory following the Rotterdam Blitz
Battle of the Netherlands 10–17 May Germany invades the Netherlands
Battle of France 10 May—25 June Germany takes on France; British Expeditionary Force and French Army defeated
Battle of the Grebbeberg 11–13 May A major engagement during the Battle of the Netherlands, Operation Fall Gelb. Germany defeats the Netherlands.
Battle at the Afsluitdijk 12–14 May The Netherlands hold against Germany
Battle of Hannut Belgium Largest tank battle of the campaign. France defeats Germany in Belgium.
Battle of Sedan French Third Republic 12–17 May Germany defeats France and the UK. After a quick advance, Germany reaches the English Channel and traps most of the Allied army in northern France and western Belgium.
Battle of Arras 21 May France and the UK fail to break through German lines to end the encirclement of the Allied main armies
Battle of Dunkirk 27 May—5 June Escape of defeated British Expeditionary Forces. Dunkirk is captured by Germany. On the Allied side, forces from France, the UK, Belgium, Canada and the Netherlands participated in the battle.
Battle of Mers-el-Kebir At sea 3 July British Navy destroys Vichy French fleet off the coast of North Africa
Battle of Calabria 9 July British forces fight indecisive naval battle with Italians
Battle of Cape Spada 19 July British and Australian forces sink an Italian cruiser
Battle of Britain United Kingdom 10 July—31 October Germans try to bomb Britain into submission – the Royal Air Force answers with fighters
Battle of Tug Argan Somaliland 11 August Italy defeats the UK and captures British Somaliland
Second Sino-Japanese War Battle of Hundred Regiments Republic of China (1912–1949) 20 August—5 December Major engagement of the Soviet Red Army against the Japanese Imperial Army
World War II Skirmish at Diosig Romania 4 September Romanian victory over Hungary
Battle of Taranto Italy 11–12 November British carrier-based planes destroy Italian fleet at Taranto harbour
Battle of Cape Spartivento At sea 27 November British Navy under Admiral Somerville fights indecisive battle with Italy
Battle of Pindus Kingdom of Greece/Albanian Kingdom (1928–1939) 28 October—13 November Italy invades Greece, but is defeated. Greece captures parts of Albania from Italy in response.

1941-1945

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Year War Battle Loc. Date(s) Description
1941 World War II Battle of Bardia Italian Libya 3–5 January British/Australian and Free French victory in Libya over Italy
Battle of Agordat Italian East Africa 26–31 January The UK defeats Italy in Eritrea
Battle of Keren 3 February—1 April Hard-fought British and Commonwealth victory over Italian forces during East African Campaign
Battle of Beda Fomm 6–7 February British/Australian victory over Italy forces in Libya
Second Sino-Japanese war Battle of Shanggao Republic of China (1912–1949) 14 March—9 April Chinese victory over Japan
World War II Battle of Cape Matapan At sea 27–29 March British Royal Navy task force defeats Italian fleet
Invasion of Yugoslavia Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia 6–18 April Germany, Italy and Hungary invade and conquer Yugoslavia
Battle of Greece Kingdom of Greece 6–24 April Germany takes the Balkan Peninsula after Italian stalemate
Siege of Tobruk Italian East Africa 10 April—27 November German commander Erwin Rommel with a mixed German/Italian army defeated in North Africa by Allied forces (UK, Australia, New Zealand, Poland, Czechoslovakia, British Indian and Free Libyan Arabs)
Battle of Vevi Kingdom of Greece 11–12 April German victory over Australians
Battle of Tempe Gorge 18 April Australians and New Zealanders slow German advance
Battle of Athens 20 April Dog-fighting air battle over Athens between the UK and Germany fought for half an hour between the Royal Air Force and the Luftwaffe towards the end of the Battle of Greece
Battle of Thermopylae 24–25 April German victory over New Zealanders and Australians
Battle of the Corinth Canal 26 April German victory over British Empire forces
Second Sino-Japanese War Battle of South Shanxi Republic of China (1912–1949) 7–27 May Japanese victory in China
World War II Battle of Fallujah Kingdom of Iraq 17–21 May The UK defeats Iraq
Battle of Rethymno Kingdom of Greece 20 May Australian and Greek tactical victory over Germany
Battle of Crete 20 May—1 June German paratroopers and Italians capture Crete, suffer many casualties against New Zealand, Greece, the UK and Australia
Battle of Denmark Strait At sea 23 May German Bismarck sinks British HMS Hood
Sinking of the Bismarck 27 May Famous German battleship is lost against the UK and Poland
Battle of 42nd Street Королевство Греции Australian and New Zealanders halt German advance
Battle of the Litani River Большой Ливан 9 June British/Australian victory over Vichy French forces in French Lebanon
Battle of Jezzine 13 June Australians defeat Vichy French
Battle of Sidon 13–17 June
Battle of Kissoué Вторая Сирийская Республика 17 June British Empire and Free French forces defeat Vichy French in Syria
Battle of Merdjayoun Большой Ливан 19–24 June British Empire forces defeat Vichy French
Operation Barbarossa Советский Союз 22 June German invasion of the Soviet Union
Battle of Białystok-Minsk 22–29 June German victory in the Byelorussian Soviet Socialist Republic (present-day Belarus) over the Soviet Union
Battle of Raseiniai Литва 23–27 June German victory in Lithuania over the Soviet Union
Raid on Constanța Королевство Румыния 26 June Axis (Germany and Romania) victory over the Soviet Union
Battle of Brody Советский Союз 26–30 June In one of the largest tank battles of World War II, Germany defeats the Soviet Union
Battle of Damour Большой Ливан 5–9 July Australians defeat Vichy French
Battle of Smolensk Советский Союз 6 July—5 August Soviet attempt to block German Wehrmacht's advance on Moscow
Battle of Kiev Украинская Советская Социалистическая Республика/Советский Союз 7 July—26 September In the largest encirclement battle of World War II, Germany defeats the Soviet Union
Battle of Beirut Большой Ливан 12 July Free French, British, Australian and British Indian forces defeat Vichy French forces
Battle of Uman Украинская Советская Социалистическая Республика 15 July—8 August Axis (Germany, Romania and Hungary) victory over the Soviet Union
Second Sino-Japanese War Second Battle of Changsha Китайская Республика (1912–1949) 6 September—8 October Failed Japanese attempt to take Chinese city
World War II Siege of Leningrad Советский Союз 8 September 1941—27 January 1944 After a three-year Nazi siege on Leningrad, the Soviet Union defeats Germany
Battle of the Sea of Azov At sea 26 September—11 October Axis controls Sea of Azov; Germany and Romania defeat the Soviet Union.
Battle at Borodino Field Советский Союз 13 October 1941—18 January 1942 Germany defeats the Soviet Union in October and the Soviet Union defeats Germany in January
Battle of Rostov 27 November Germans forced to withdraw despite Hitler's orders, but Soviets suffer over 140,000 casualties
Battle of Kota Bharu Федерация Малайи 8 December Japanese forces capture Kota Bharu from the UK
Battle of Prachuab Khirikhan Таиланд 8–9 December Japan conquers Thailand
Battle of Wake Island Соединенные Штаты 8–23 December Japanese forces capture the American Wake Island in the Pacific
Battle of Hong Kong Британский Гонконг 8–25 December Japanese drive British forces from their Chinese territory
Battle of Malaya Федерация Малайи 8 December 1941—15 February 1942 Japan invades British Malaysia
Battle of the Philippines Содружество Филиппин 8 December 1941—8 May 1942 Japanese victory over the U.S. and the Philippines; Douglas MacArthur promises to return
Naval Battle of Singapore At sea 10 December Japanese torpedo craft sink British HMS Prince of Wales and HMS Repulse
Battle of Jitra Федерация Малайи 11–13 December Japan pushes back British forces in Malaya
Battle of Cape Bon At sea 13 December Italian naval defeat against the UK and the Netherlands
First Battle of Sirte 17 December Indecisive engagement between Italian and British naval forces
Second Sino-Japanese War,
World War II
Battle of Changsha Китайская Республика (1912–1949) 24 December 1941—15 January 1942 Chinese forces battle Japanese back during another Japanese attack on Changsha and claim victory
World War II Battle of the Kerch Peninsula Советский Союз 26 December 1941—19 May 1942 Axis controls Crimea; Germany and Romania defeat the Soviet Union
Battle of Kampar Федерация Малайи 30 December 1941—2 January 1942 British forces delay Japanese advance Malaya
1942 World War II Battle of Bataan Содружество Филиппин 1 January—9 April Japanese defeat and imprison U.S. and Philippine force
Battle of Slim River Федерация Малайи 6–8 January Japan defeats the UK and British India
Battles of Rzhev Советский Союз 8 January 1942—31 March 1943 A series of inconclusive battles between the Soviet Union and Germany, ending with Germany's retreat
Battle of Dražgoše Нацистская Германия 9 January First frontal engagement on Slovenian soil with the German occupier
Battle of Tarakan Голландская Ост-Индия 11–12 January Japan defeats the Netherlands
Battle of Manado
Battle of Gemas Федерация Малайи 14 January Australias ambush Japanese forces
Battle of Muar 14–22 January Japan defeats Australia, the UK and British India
Battle of Moscow Советский Союз 17 January Soviet defenders drive back German Army Group Centre
Barvenkovo-Lozovaya offensive Украинская Советская Социалистическая Республика 18–31 January The Soviet Union pushes Germany back in Ukraine
Battle of Balikpapan Голландская Ост-Индия 23 January Battle in Borneo, Netherlands East Indies ends with a Japanese victory over the Dutch
Battle of Rabaul Территория Новой Гвинеи 23 January—February Japan defeats Australians and occupies the first Australian territory taken by conquest in Australian history
Battle off Endau Федерация Малайи 26–27 January British/Australian naval defeat by Japan's navy
Battle of Ambon Голландская Ост-Индия 30 January—3 February Japanese victory over the Netherlands, Australia and the U.S. in the Dutch East Indies
Battle of Port Moresby Территория Папуа 3 February 1942—17 August 1943 Air war over Port Moresby; Australia and the U.S. defeat Japan
Battle of Makassar Strait Голландская Ост-Индия 4 February Japanese defeat Dutch and U.S. naval force
Battle of the Java Sea 4 February—1 March Japanese wipe out Allied (Netherlands, U.S. the UK and Australia) naval squadron
Battle of Singapore Сингапур 8–15 February Japanese forces capture city in Malaya; British army under Arthur Percival surrenders; largest British surrender of the war.
Battle of Kranji 9–10 February Japanese forces capture strait islands from the UK
Battle of Bukit Timah 10–12 February Japanese defeat British Empire forces
Battle of Palembang Голландская Ост-Индия 13–15 February Japan defeats Allied forces (UK, the Netherlands, Australia and New Zealand)
Battle of Badung Strait 18–19 February Japanese naval victory over the Netherlands, the U.S. and the UK despite friendly fire incident
Bombing of Darwin Австралия 19 February Australia hit by Japanese aerial attacks
Battle of Timor Португальский Тимор/Голландская Ост-Индия 19 February 1942—10 February 1943 Japanese victory; tactical Australian victory
Battle of Sunda Strait Голландская Ост-Индия 28 February—1 March ABDACOM naval force (U.S., Australia and the Netherlands) under Admiral Doorman defeated by Japanese fleet
Battle of Java 28 February—12 March A battle of the Pacific theatre between Japan and the Netherlands; Japanese victory
Battle of Leuwiliang 3–5 March British, Australian and American forces are defeated by Japan
Invasion of Buka and Bougainville Территория Новой Гвинеи 9 March—5 April Japanese forces invades and defeats Australian forces, capturing Buka and Bougainville
Battle of Toungoo Мьянма 19–29 March Japan defeats China in Burma
Second Sino-Japanese War,
World War II
Battle of Oktwin 20–23 March
World War II Second Battle of Sirte At sea 22 March An Italian naval force attacks the escort of a British convoy
Japanese Raids into Indian Ocean 31 March Japanese raids against the British Eastern Fleet, resulting in heavy British losses
Battle of Yenangyaung Мьянма 11–19 April China, the UK and British India defeat Japan
Battle of Nanos Социалистическая Федеративная Республика Югославия 18 April 800 Italian soldiers lay siege to 54 Slovene Partisans; Italian victory.
Doolittle Raid Японская империя U.S. aircraft bomb Tokyo, crash-land in China
Battle of Zhejiang-Jiangxi Китайская Республика (1912–1949) Chinese and Japanese forces search for the surviving Doolittle Raiders; Japan defeats China and the U.S.
Destruction of Telavåg Норвегия 30 April German forces destroy entire Norwegian town
Battle of the St. Lawrence At sea May 1942—November 1944 German submarine U-553 sinks the Canadian Nicoya and Leto in the Gulf of St. Lawrence
Battle of the Coral Sea 4 May U.S. loses USS Lexington; Japanese win tactically but lose strategically to U.S./Australian navies. First naval battle in history in which the opposing ships neither sighted nor directly fired on one another; all offensive action was carried out by carrier-based aircraft.
Battle of Corregidor Содружество Филиппин 5–6 May Last U.S. bastion in Asia surrenders to the Japanese after prolonged siege
Second Battle of Kharkov Украинская Советская Социалистическая Республика 12–28 May Soviet counterattack thwarted against Germany and the Axis
Battle of Bir Hakeim Итальянская Ливия 26 May—11 June Free French Forces successfully delay Rommel's Italian and German advance towards Egypt
Battle of Gazala 26 May—21 June German commander Erwin Rommel, reinforced by Italians, defeats Great Britain
Operation Anthropoid Протекторат Богемии и Моравии 27 May Czech resistance fighters assassinate Schutzstaffel (SS)-Obergruppenfüher Reinhard Heydrich
Attack on Sydney Harbour Австралия 31 May—8 June Japanese submarines attack Australian cities
Battle of Midway At sea 4–7 June U.S. loses USS Yorktown; Japanese lose four aircraft carriers
Battle of Pantelleria 15 June An Italian naval force successfully attacks a British convoy (Operation Harpoon).
Convoy PQ 17 27 June—10 July 35 ships leave Iceland on 17 June for Murmansk; only 11 reached their destination
Raid on Salamaua Территория Новой Гвинеи 28 June Australian commandos raid Japanese forces; 120 Japanese killed, 3 Australians wounded
First Battle of Voronezh Советский Союз 28 June—24 July Germany and other Axis capture Voronezh from the Soviet Union
First Battle of El Alamein Египет 1 July British Eighth Army stops Rommel's Axis (Italy and Germany) forces invading Egypt
Raid on Heath's Farm Территория Новой Гвинеи Australian commandos attack and kill 44 Japanese
Battle of Sevastopol Советский Союз 2 July Soviet city captured by Germans, Romanians and Italians after eight-month siege
Battle of Stalingrad 17 July 1942—2 February 1943 City besieged by Paulus' German Sixth Army; from 23 November the Sixth Army is surrounded and destroyed by Soviets; bloodiest battle in history with approximately 1.8 million dead
Invasion of Buna–Gona Территория Папуа 21–27 July Japan defeats Australian forces and capture Buna-Gona
Kokoda Track campaign 21 July—16 November Australia's finest hour; Australia and the U.S. defeat Japan
Battle of Guadalcanal Соломоновы Острова 7 August 1942—9 February 1943 Allies (U.S., UK, Australia and New Zealand) finally take the island from Japan after a six-month battle
Battle of Kokoda Территория Папуа 8–10 August Australians capture Kokoda Airfield from Japan
Battle of Savo Island At sea 9 August Japanese sink four U.S. cruisers; HMAS Canberra is also lost
Battle of Dieppe Франция 19 August Also known as Operation Jubilee; Allied attack on the German-occupied port of Dieppe. Allied failure helped prepare them for D-Day. Soldiers from the UK, Canada, Free French, Poland and Czechoslovakia participated in the battle on the Allied side.
Battle of the Eastern Solomons Соломоновы Острова 24 August Japanese aircraft carrier Ryūjō sunk by the U.S.
Battle of Milne Bay Территория Папуа 25 August—7 September Australians defeat Japanese in the first clear Allied victory over Japanese land forces
Battle of Isurava 26–31 August Australian forces are pushed down the Kokoda trail by Japan
Battle of Alam Halfa Египет 30 August—6 September Allies vs. Rommel in North Africa; the UK and New Zealand defeat Germany and Italy
First Battle of Eora Creek – Templeton's Crossing Территория Папуа 31 August - 5 September Japanese forces defeat Australian forces
Battle of Mission Ridge – Brigade Hill 6–9 September
Battle of Ioribaiwa 14–16 September Australians withdraw from Japanese forces down the Kokoda trail
Raid on Mubo Территория Новой Гвинеи 1 October Australian commandos raid Japanese forces killing 50
Battle of Višegrad Независимое государство Хорватия 5 October Yugoslav Chetniks defeat Germany and the German fascist puppet state of Croatia
Battle of Cape Esperance At sea 11 October Near Guadalcanal, the U.S. defeats Japan
Second Battle of Eora Creek – Templeton's Crossing Территория Папуа 11–28 October Australians advance after being halted by Japan
Battle of Goodenough Island 22–27 October Australians take island from the Japanese
Second Battle of El Alamein Египет 23 October—4 November Montgomery's Eighth Army forces Rommel out of Egypt. The UK, British India, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Free France, Greece and the U.S. defeat Germany and Italy.
Battle of the Santa Cruz Islands At sea 25 October Near Guadalcanal, USS Hornet sunk, but Japanese withdraw victorious
Battle of Oivi–Gorari Территория Папуа 4–11 November Major Australian victory over Japan
Operation Torch Французский Алжир 8 November Allied landings in North Africa; the U.S., the UK, British India, Free France, Canada, the Netherlands and Australia defeat Vichy France, Germany and Italy
Naval Battle of Guadalcanal Соломоновы Острова 12 November U.S. defeats Japan, turning point of the Pacific War
Battle of Buna–Gona Территория Папуа 16 November 1942—22 January 1943 Australian and American forces win decisive victory over Japan
Battle of Velikiye Luki Советский Союз 19 November 1942—16 January 1943 Germans clash with Soviets; Soviet victory
Battle of Tassafaronga At sea 30 November Off Guadalcanal, Japan defeats the U.S.
1943 World War II Battle of Osankarica Социалистическая Федеративная Республика Югославия 8 January About 2,000 Germans massacre all 69 men and women of the Pohorje Battalion; Germans lose 19 men and 31 are wounded
Battle of Neretva 20 January—March Large joint Axis (Germany, Italy, German puppet state of Croatia, Serbian Chetniks) offensive that attempts to destroy communist-led Partisan resistance in Yugoslavia, but fails
Battle of Rennell Island Соломоновы Острова 29–30 January Japanese bombers sink an American cruiser
Battle of Wau Территория Новой Гвинеи 29 January—4 February Australian and American victory over Japan
Battle of the Kasserine Pass Тунис 14–25 February German victory over British Empire and U.S. forces in Tunisia
Third Battle of Kharkov Украинская Советская Социалистическая Республика 16 February—15 March German victory over the Soviet Union
Battle of the Bismarck Sea At sea 2–4 March Australian and U.S. air forces destroy Japanese convoy
Battle of Blackett Strait 6 March Two Japanese destroyers sunk by the U.S.
Battle of the Komandorski Islands 26 March U.S. naval victory over Japanese, USS Salt Lake City (CA-25) damaged
Warsaw Ghetto Uprising Вторая Польская Республика 18 April 13,000 Polish Jews are killed by German forces; uprising is defeated
Operation Vengeance Территория Новой Гвинеи Killing of Imperial Japanese Navy Marshal Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto by the U.S.
Battle of Mubo 22 April—14 July Australians force Japan to retreat
Battle of Bobdubi 22 April—19 August Australian forces defeat Japanese forces
Raid on Darwin Австралия 2 May Major Japanese air raid on Darwin
Second Sino-Japanese War,
World War II
Battle of West Hubei Китайская Республика (1912–1949) 12 May—11 June Chinese forces under Bai Chongxi defeat Japanese
World War II Sutjeska offensive Социалистическая Федеративная Республика Югославия 15 May—16 June Failed Axis (Germany, Italy, Croatia and Bulgaria) offensive against Yugoslav Partisans
Battle of Lababia Ridge Территория Новой Гвинеи 20–23 June Australians defeat Japanese attack
Battle of New Georgia Соломоновы Острова 20 June—25 August U.S. and British Empire victory over Japan in the Solomon Islands
Landing at Nassau Bay Территория Новой Гвинеи 30 June Australians and Americans defeat Japan
Battle of Kursk Советский Союз 5 July—23 August Germans attack Kursk salient at Orel and Belgorod, but are stopped by heavy Russians defenses; arguably the largest tank battle ever fought. Heavy losses.
Battle of Kula Gulf Соломоновы Острова 6 July Indecisive naval battle between the U.S. and Japan in the Solomon Islands
Battle of Enogai 10–11 July U.S. victory over Japan
Battle of Kolombangara 12–13 July American ships damaged while pursuing Japanese
Battle of Mount Tambu Территория Новой Гвинеи 16 July—18 August Australian and American decisive victory over Japan
Battle of Bairoko Соломоновы Острова 20 July Japanese victory over the U.S.
Battle of Roosevelt Ridge Территория Новой Гвинеи 21 July—14 August Allied victory (U.S. and Australia) over Japan
Battle of Munda Point Соломоновы Острова 22 July—5 August The U.S. defeats Japan
Battle of Centuripe Королевство Италия 2–4 August The UK defeats Germany in Sicily
Battle of Vella Gulf Соломоновы Острова 6–7 August Japanese lose three destroyers against the U.S.
Smolensk operation Советский Союз 7 August—2 October The Soviet Union captures the Smolensk and Bryansk regions from Germany
Battle of the Aleutian Islands Соединенные Штаты 15 August Japanese invade, but are repelled by American and Canadian forces
Battle of Vella Lavella Соломоновы Острова 15 August—6 October The U.S. and New Zealand defeat Japan
Battle off Horaniu 17–18 August Japanese naval retreat, subsequent evacuation of 9,000 Japanese men; American victory
Fourth Battle of Kharkov Украинская Советская Социалистическая Республика 23 August Soviets liberate town from Germany
Battle of the Dnieper Советский Союз 26 August—23 December The Soviet Union takes Eastern Ukraine from Germany
Battle of Arundel Island Соломоновы Острова 27 August—21 September The U.S. defeats Japan
Landing at Lae Территория Новой Гвинеи 4–16 September Australians and Americans land at Lae in Japanese-held territory
Landing at Nadzab 5 September American/Australian airborne landing defeats Japanese forces
Battle of Castle Turjak Королевство Италия 19 September Communist-led Slovene Partisans take the castle guarded by the pro-German, anti-communist Slovene village sentries
Battle of Kaiapit Территория Новой Гвинеи 19–20 September Australian victory over Japan
Battle of Dumpu 22 September—4 October Australian forces defeat Japan
Battle of Finschhafen 22 September—24 October Australia and the U.S. defeat Japan
Battle of Leros At sea 26 September—16 November Germans attack and force surrender of British garrison on Leros; British force under General Tilney are forced to surrender
Naval Battle of Vella Lavella Соломоновы Острова 6 October Japanese win against the U.S., both sides lose one destroyer
Battle of John's Knoll–Trevor's Ridge Территория Новой Гвинеи 12–13 October Australian victory over Japan
Battle of Lenino Советский Союз Germany defeats the Soviet Union and Poland
Raid on Schweinfurt Нацистская Германия 14 October Also known as Black Thursday; air battle between the German Luftwaffe and the U.S. Air Force, German victory
Battle of the Treasury Islands Соломоновы Острова 27 October—12 November Major New Zealand and American victory over Japan
Battle of Empress Augusta Bay Территория Новой Гвинеи 1–2 November Japan suffers a naval defeat against the U.S.
Landings at Cape Torokina Соломоновы Острова 1–3 November American/New Zealand forces defeat Japanese forces
Bombing of Rabaul Территория Новой Гвинеи 2–11 November Allied (U.S., Australia and New Zealand) air attacks against Japan in Rabaul
Second Sino-Japanese War,
World War II
Battle of Changde Китайская Республика (1912–1949) 2 November—20 December Chinese victory, Japanese use biological and chemical weapons
World War II Battle of Koromokina Lagoon Территория Новой Гвинеи 7–8 November The U.S. defeats Japan
Battle for Piva Trail 8–9 November
Battle of Sattelberg 17–25 November Major Australian and American victory over Japan
Battle of Tarawa Острова Гилберта и Эллис 20–22 November First contested amphibious landing of World War II by the U.S. against Japan
Battle of Makin 20–24 November American forces defeat the Japanese in the Gilbert Islands
Battle of Cape St. George Территория Новой Гвинеи 27 November Japanese convoy suffers heavy damage against the U.S.
Battle of Wareo 27 November—8 December Australia defeats Japan
Battle for Monte la Difensa Королевство Италия 3–9 December The UK, the U.S. and Canada defeat Germany
Battle of Sio Территория Новой Гвинеи 5 December Major Australian victory over Japan
Battle of Arawe 15 December 1943—24 February 1944 Allied (U.S. and Australia) victory against Japan
Battle of Ortona Королевство Италия 20–28 December Canada defeats Germany
Dnieper-Carpathian offensive Украинская Советская Социалистическая Республика/Советский Союз/Королевство Румыния 24 December 1943—6 May 1944 The Soviet Union captures Western Ukraine from Germany and enters Poland and Romania
Battle of North Cape At sea 26 December British naval victory over Germany
Battle of The Pimple Территория Новой Гвинеи 27–28 December Australian victory over Japan
1944 World War II Leningrad-Novgorod offensive Советский Союз/Эстония 14 January—1 March The Soviet Union lifts the Siege of Leningrad and liberates the area around Veliky Novgorod from Germany
Battle of Monte Cassino Королевство Италия 17 January—19 May Four battles, Allies (the UK, British India, the U.S., Free France, Poland, Canada, New Zealand, South Africa and Italy) finally victorious against Germany, breaking through to advance on Rome
Battle of Shaggy Ridge Территория Новой Гвинеи 19–31 January Australian victory over Japan
Battle of Rapido River Италия 20–22 January Germany defeats the U.S.
Battle of Anzio 22 January—5 June After an amphibious landing near Rome, the Allied armies of the U.S., the UK and Canada are only able to break out a German encirclement after a couple of months
Battle of Korsun Pocket Советский Союз 24 January—16 February Decisive Soviet victory over Germany
Battle of Cisterna Италия 30 January—2 February Part of Operation Shingle1st, 3rd and 4th U.S. Army Ranger battalions attempted to capture the town of Cisterna, German victory
Battle of Kwajalein Маршалловы острова 31 January—3 February American victory over Japan in the Marshall Islands, several Korean laborers captured
Battle of Madang Территория Новой Гвинеи February—April Australian and American victory over Japan in the Pacific
Battle of Narva Эстония 2 February—10 August Germany successfully holds ground against the Soviet Union
Battle of the Green Islands Территория Новой Гвинеи 15–20 February New Zealand forces supported by Americans defeat Japan
Attack on Truk At sea 17–18 February Successful American air raid against Japan in the Marshall Islands
Battle of Eniwetok Маршалловы острова 17–23 February American victory over Japan allows U.S. forces to set up for an attack on the Mariana Islands
Battle of Hube's Pocket Украинская Советская Социалистическая Республика/Советский Союз/Вторая Польская Республика 4 March—17 April Germans victorious over the Soviet Union, but have to retreat afterward
Battle of Imphal Индия 8 March—3 July An invasion of British India by Japan is stopped by the UK and British Indian soldiers
Raid on Drvar Социалистическая Федеративная Республика Югославия April—May Failed German military operation that aimed to capture Josip Broz Tito, leader of the Yugoslav Partisans
Second Sino-Japanese War,
World War II
Battle of Central Henan Китайская Республика (1912–1949) April—December Marginal Japanese victory over China and the U.S.
World War II Crimean offensive Советский Союз 8 April—12 May The Soviet Union captures Crimea from Germany; Germany got aid from Romania
Siege of Myitkyina Мьянма 17 May—3 August China and the U.S. capture Myitkyina in Burma from Japan
Battle of Lone Tree Hill Территория Новой Гвинеи 17 May—2 September American victory over Japan in the Pacific theatre
Battle of Wakde 18–21 May American and Australian victory over the Japanese
Battle of Biak 27 May—17 August
Battle of Mogaung Мьянма 4–27 June The UK, China and the U.S. defeat Japan
Battle for Caen Франция 6 June—6 August After more than a month of fighting, the UK and Canada finally capture Caen from Germany
Battle of Normandy 6 June—25 August Allies (The U.S., the UK, Canada, France, Poland, Australia, New Zealand, Belgium, Czechoslovakia, Greece, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway and South Africa) invade northern France across the Normandy beaches (Operation Overlord); hard fighting from Cherbourg to Caen; Germans surrounded and destroyed at Falaise
Battle of Villers-Bocage 13 June Germans defeat the UK near Normandy during Operation Overlord
Battle of Porytowe Wzgórze Вторая Польская Республика 14–15 June Polish and Soviet partisans temporarily defeat Germany
Battle of Saipan Японская империя 15 June—9 July American forces capture island from Japan
Battle of Philippine Sea At sea 19 June Major carrier battle; U.S. loses 123 planes and destroys 315 Japanese planes
Operation Bagration Советский Союз/Вторая Польская Республика 22 June Eastern Front; Soviet offensive destroys German Army Group Centre
Operation Martlet Франция 25 June The UK defeats Germany
Continuation War,
World War II
Battle of Tali-Ihantala Финляндия 25 June—9 July Finnish stop Soviet offensive
World War II Battle of Noemfoor Территория Новой Гвинеи 2 July—31 August American victory over Japan, supported by the Royal Australian Air Force
Continuation War,
World War II
Battle of Vuosalmi Финляндия 4–11 July Finnish victory over the Soviets
World War II Battle of Driniumor River Территория Новой Гвинеи 10 July—25 August The U.S. and Australia defeat Japan
Lvov–Sandomierz offensive Украинская Советская Социалистическая Республика/Вторая Польская Республика 13 July—29 August The Soviet Union captures Eastern Poland and Western Ukraine from Germany; Germany was aided by Hungary
Battle of Auvere Эстония 20–25 July Germany defeats the Soviet Union
Battle of Guam Гуам 21 July—10 August The U.S. captures Guam; 18,000 Japanese killed during American attack.
Battle of Tinian Северные Марианские острова 24 July—1 August The Japanese, realizing they will lose, launch a suicidal charge against Americans
Operation Cobra Франция 25–31 July The U.S. breaks out of Normandy and liberates Western France from Germany
Battle of Sansapor Территория Новой Гвинеи 30 July—31 August The U.S. defeats Japan
Second Sino-Japanese War,
World War II
Fourth Battle of Changsha Китайская Республика (1912–1949) August Japanese capture nearby town from China, but unable to continue fighting afterward
World War II Warsaw Uprising Вторая Польская Республика 1 August—3 October 20,000 armed Poles against 55,000 Wehrmacht and SS; 90% of the city is destroyed and there are more than 250,000 casualties
Falaise pocket Франция 12–21 August A German army gets trapped and defeated near Falaise, while the Allied armies (the U.S., the UK, Canada, Poland and France) liberate most of France
Operation Dragoon 15 August AKA Operation Anvil; Allied (the U.S., France, the UK, Canada, Australia, South Africa, Greece and New Zealand) invasion of German-occupied Southern France
Liberation of Paris 15–25 August Allied forces (France, the U.S. and the UK) drive Nazi German forces out of the French capital
Second Sino-Japanese War,
World War II
Battle of Guilin-Liuzhou Китайская Республика (1912–1949) 16 August—24 November Japanese victory over China and the U.S.
World War II Battle of Romania Королевство Румыния 20 August—24 September The Soviet Union breaches through the German and Romanian lines, capturing vast territories. Romania change sides from Germany to the Soviet Union. On 24 September, most of Romania is occupied by the Soviet Union.
Baltic Offensive Эстония/Вторая Польская Республика/Советский Союз/Социалистическая Федеративная Республика Югославия/Королевство Румыния 14 September—24 November The Soviet Union captures most of the Baltic States and enters Germany in East Prussia
Operation Tanne Ost At sea 15 September Germans unable to capture island from Finland; Finland was supported by the Soviet Union.
Belgrade offensive Социалистическая Федеративная Республика Югославия 15 September—24 November The Soviet Union, communist-led Yugoslav Partisans and Bulgaria capture Belgrade from Germany
Battle of Peleliu дворец 15 September—27 November A fight to capture an airstrip on a speck of coral in the western Pacific; the U.S. defeats Japan
Battle of Arnhem Нидерланды 17–26 September The major battle of Operation Market Garden; Allies reach but fail to cross the Rhine; British First Airborne Division destroyed. Germany defeats the UK and Poland.
Battle of Anguar дворец 17–30 September Volcanic island captured by Americans from Japan
Battle of Hürtgen Forest Нацистская Германия 19 September 1944—10 February 1945 German Army repels U.S. forces with high losses for both
Battle of Porkuni Эстония 21 September The Soviet Union defeats Estonians fighting for Germany
Battle of Olhava Финляндия 28 September Germany defeats Finland
Battle of Tornio 1–8 October Finns capture Tornio from the Germans; start of the Lapland War proper
Battle of the Scheldt Нидерланды/Бельгия 2 October—8 November Difficult Canadian victory secures the port of Antwerp from Germany, and ensures critical supplies for advancing Allied (Canada, the UK, Poland, the U.S., Belgium, the Netherlands, France and Norway) forces
Battle of Aachen Нацистская Германия 2–21 October Aachen was the first major German city to face invasion during World War II; the U.S. defeats Germany
Battle of Kos Королевство Греции 3–4 October Germany defeats Italy, the UK and South Africa
Battle of Debrecen Королевство Венгрия 6–29 October Germans able to hold back Soviets
Petsamo–Kirkenes offensive Норвегия 7–29 October The Soviet Union breaks through German lines into Norway
Battle of Crucifix Hill Нацистская Германия 8 October The U.S. 1st Infantry Division attacks and takes Crucifix Hill from Germany, a strategic point which allows the Battle of Aachen to occur
Battle of Morotai Территория Новой Гвинеи 15 October Allied (the U.S., Australia, the Netherlands and the UK) victory over Japan
Battle of Vukov Klanac Независимое государство Хорватия 15–23 October Communist-led Yugoslav Partisans defeat the German fascist puppet state of Croatia
Operation Pheasant Нидерланды 20 October—4 November The UK, Canada, Poland, the U.S. and the Netherlands liberate North Brabant from Germany
Battle of Leyte Филиппины 20 October—31 December Combined American and Philippine Commonwealth military forces including recognized guerrillas begin the liberation of the Philippines
Battle of Leyte Gulf 23–26 October The largest air-sea battle in history; American/Australian fleet destroy Japan's fleet
Liberation of Finnmark Норвегия 23 October 1944—26 April 1945 The Soviet Union and Norway, supported by the UK, Canada and Sweden, drive Germany from the Norwegian region of Finnmark
Budapest offensive Королевство Венгрия 29 October 1944—13 February 1945 The Soviet Union and Romania capture Budapest and most of Hungary from Germany and Hungary
Aitape–Wewak campaign Территория Новой Гвинеи November 1944—August 1945 Australia victory over Japan
Landing at Jacquinot Bay 4 November Australians land at Japanese-occupied Jacquinot Bay
Battle of Ormoc Bay Филиппины 11 November—21 December Americans prevent Japanese from resupplying Leyte
Operation Queen Нацистская Германия 16 November Germany defeats the U.S. and the UK
Battle of Monte Castello Королевство Италия 25 November 1944—12 February 1945 Brazilian and American troops defeat Germans in Italy
Battle of Wide Bay–Open Bay Территория Новой Гвинеи December 1944—April 1945 Australias defeat Japanese
Battle of Mindoro Филиппины 13–16 December Combined U.S., Australia and Philippine Commonwealth military forces including recognized guerrillas capture main island off Luzon, Philippines from Japan
Battle of the Bulge Бельгия/Люксембург/Нацистская Германия 16 December 1944—25 January 1945 German counterattack in Ardennes; General McAuliffe says "NUTS" at Bastogne. The U.S., the UK, Belgium, Canada, France and Luxembourg defeat Germany
Battle of Pearl Ridge Территория Новой Гвинеи 30–31 December Australia defeats Japan
1945 World War II Battle of Luzon Филиппины 9 January—15 August Filipino, American, Australian and Mexican victory. U.S. Sixth and Eighth Armies including the Filipino soldiers of the Philippine Commonwealth Army and Philippine Constabulary including recognized guerrillas retakes and completes the recapture of Northern Philippines from Japan
Vistula-Oder offensive Вторая Польская Республика/Нацистская Германия 12 January—2 February The Soviet Union captures Western Poland from Germany and advances in parts of Eastern Germany
East Prussian offensive Вторая Польская Республика/Советский Союз/Литва 13 January—25 April The Soviet Union captures most of East Prussia from Germany
Battle of Tsimba Ridge Территория Новой Гвинеи 17 January—9 February Australia and New Zealand defeat Japan
Operation Elephant Нидерланды 26 January Canadian offensive succeeds against a German bridgehead at Kapelsche Veer in the Netherlands
Raid at Cabanatuan Филиппины 30 January U.S. Army Rangers and Filipino guerrillas rescue Bataan and Corregidor prisoners of war from Japanese prison camp
Battle for the Recapture of Bataan 31 January—8 February Combined U.S and Philippine Commonwealth military forces including recognized guerrillas retake the historic Bataan Peninsula from Japan
Battle for the Liberation of Manila 3 February—3 March City totally devastated after month-long battle between the combined U.S. and Philippine Commonwealth military forces including recognized guerrillas against the Japanese Imperial forces; 100,000 civilians killed
Rhineland Offensive Нацистская Германия 8 February—27 March The U.S., the UK and Canada capture the Rhineland from Germany
Silesian offensives Федеральная земля Австрия/Чехословакия/Нацистская Германия/Вторая Польская Республика 8 February—31 March The Soviet Union captures Silesia from Germany
Black Friday Норвегия 9 February British Empire air operation ends in defeat against Germany
Battle for the Recapture of Corregidor Филиппины 16–26 February Spectacular combined U.S. and Philippine Commonwealth assault retakes island bastion from Japanese forces
Battle of Baguio 21 February—26 April Filipino troops of the 66th Infantry Regiment, Philippine Commonwealth Army; USAFIP-NL; and the American troops of the 33rd and 37th Infantry Division retake Baguio City, Northern Philippines, from Japan
Raid at Los Baños 23 February U.S. Airborne Task Force and Filipino guerrillas rescues more than 2,000 Allied POWs and civilian internees held by Japanese
East Pomeranian offensive Нацистская Германия 24 February—4 April The Soviet Union captures parts of Northeastern Germany
Battle of the Transdanubian Hills Королевство Венгрия 6–21 March Bulgaria, the Soviet Union, Yugoslavia and Italy defeat Germany
Battle of Mindanao Филиппины 10 March—15 August U.S. Eighth Army including the Filipino soldiers of the Philippine Commonwealth Army and Philippine Constabulary and recognized guerrillas recapture the Southern Philippines from Japan
Vienna offensive Нацистская Германия 16 March—15 April The Soviet Union captures Vienna from Germany
Operation Varsity 17 March 134 Allied (the UK, the U.S. and Canada) gliders land troops in Wesel in Germany
Battle of the Visayas Филиппины 18 March—30 July U.S. Eighth Army including the Filipino soldiers of the Philippine Commonwealth Army and Philippine Constabulary and recognized guerrillas retakes central Philippine islands from Japan
Second Sino-Japanese War,
World War II
Battle of West Henan and North Hubei Китайская Республика (1912–1949) 21 March—11 May Indecisive battle between China and Japan; Japan controls airbases after battle
World War II Battle of Iwo Jima Японская империя 26 March After a month, U.S. forces take main offshore Japanese island
Battle of Slater's Knoll Территория Новой Гвинеи 28 March—6 April Decisive Australian victory over Japan
Battle on Lijevča field Независимое государство Хорватия 30 March—8 April Total Ustashian (Croats fighting for Germany) victory over Chetniks (Yugoslav nationalists)
Second Sino-Japanese War,
World War II
Battle of West Hunan Китайская Республика (1912–1949) 6 April—9 June Chinese victory in final battle to expel Japan
World War II Battle of Bologna Королевство Италия 9–21 April Poland, the UK, the U.S., Italy and Brazil defeat Germany
Battle of the Argenta Gap 12–19 April The UK defeats Germany
Battle of the Hongorai River Территория Новой Гвинеи 17 April—22 May Australia and New Zealand defeat Japan
Battle of Halbe Нацистская Германия 24 April—1 May Part of Battle of Berlin, Germans unable to break out, Soviet victory
Battle of Tanlwe Chaung Мьянма 26 April The UK defeats Japan
Battle of Berlin Нацистская Германия 26 April—2 May Soviet forces encircle and capture German capital; Hitler commits suicide
Battle of Triest Королевство Италия 30 April—2 May Communist-led Yugoslav Partisans, New Zealand and the Italian resistance capture the city from Germany, pro-German Italians and Chetniks (Yugoslav nationalists)
Battle of Tarakan Голландская Ост-Индия 1 May Australian attack supported by the U.S. and the Netherlands as part of the Borneo campaign, defeating Japan
Prague offensive Чехословакия 6–11 May The Soviet Union captures Prague from Germany
Battle of Zelengora Социалистическая Федеративная Республика Югославия 10–13 May Yugoslav communists defeat Yugoslav nationalists
Battle of Poljana 14–15 May Last battle of World War II in Europe; Yugoslav communists and the UK defeat Germany and Yugoslavs, fighting on the German side.
Battle of Ratsua Территория Новой Гвинеи June—August Australian victory over Japan
Battle of Porton Plantation 8–10 June Japan defeats Australia and New Zealand
Battle of Labuan Стрейтс-Сетлментс 10–21 June Australia, aided by the U.S. and UK, defeats Japan in Borneo
Battle of Bessang Pass Филиппины 14 June Filipino troops of the 15th, 66th and 121st Infantry Regiment, Philippine Commonwealth Army, USAFIP-NL complete and retake the province of Ilocos Sur in Northern Luzon, Philippines from Japan
Battle of North Borneo Северное Борнео 17 June—15 August Australian victory in north Borneo over Japan; the U.S. supported Australia.
Battle of Okinawa Японская империя 21 June U.S. and British Empire forces defeat Japanese, U.S. occupies island
Battle of Beaufort Северное Борнео 26–28 June Australian victory over Japanese forces
Battle of Balikpapan Голландская Ост-Индия 1–21 July
Battle of Sagami Bay At sea 22–23 July The U.S. defeats Japan
Battle of Mayoyao Ridge Филиппины 26 July—9 August Filipino troops of the 11th and 14th Infantry Regiment, Philippine Commonwealth Army, USAFIP-NL, take the Japanese stronghold of Mayoyao, Mountain Province with U.S. air support
Soviet invasion of Manchuria Монголия/Японская империя 9–20 August Decisive Russian victory over Japan
Chinese Civil War,
World War II
Opening Campaign Китайская Республика (1912–1949) 10 August 1945—10 January 1946 Chinese Civil War resumes, with three sides: Nationalist China and the U.S.; Communist China and the Soviet Union; and the Japan
World War II Battle of Mutanchiang 12–16 August Japan defeats the Soviet Union
Chinese Civil War,
World War II
Battle of Baoying 15–23 August Chinese communists defeat Chinese Nationalists
Battle of Yongjiazhen 16–19 August
Battle of Tianmen 17 August
World War II Battle of Shumshu Советский Союз 18–23 August The Soviet Union defeats Japan
Chinese Civil War Battle of Wuhe Китайская Республика (1912–1949) 24 August Chinese communists defeat Chinese Nationalists
Battle of Yinji 26–27 August
Battle of Dazhongji 1–13 September
Battle of Lingbi 4–5 September
Battle of Xiangshuikou 18 September
Battle of Rugao 21 September
Battle of Houmajia 18 October
Indonesian National Revolution Battle of Surabaya Голландская Ост-Индия 27 October—20 November Indonesian soldiers and militia against British and Dutch troops as a part of the Indonesian National Revolution; British victory.
Chinese Civil War Battle of Shaobo Китайская Республика (1912–1949) 19–21 December Chinese communists defeat Chinese Nationalists

1946–1950

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Year War Battle Loc. Date(s) Description
1946 Chinese Civil War Battle of Siping Китайская Республика (1912–1949) 15–17 March Communist victory
Battle of Huaiyin–Huai'an 21 August—22 September Nationalist victory
Battle of Lishi 6–9 September Communist victory
Battle of Kalgan 10–20 October Nationalist victory
1947 Battle of Yan'an 19 March
Battle of Niangziguan 24–25 April
Battle of Tang'erli 27–28 April
Indonesian National Revolution Operation Product Индонезия 21 July First of two major Dutch military 'police actions' against Indonesia
Indo-Pakistani War of 1947 22 October 1947—5 January 1949 First war fought between the successor of British India, the Dominion of India, and newly-formed Dominion of Pakistan; the war ended with India having the majority portion of Kashmir
Battle of Badgam 3 November
Battle of Shalateng 7 November
Chinese Civil War Battle of Phoenix Peak Китайская Республика (1912–1949) 7–9 December
1948 Arab–Israeli War Battles of Kfar Darom Подмандатная Палестина 7 December 1947—9 July 1948 Egyptian victory
1948 1947–1948 civil war in Mandatory Palestine Battle of Haifa 21–22 April Jewish militias capture Haifa
1948 Arab–Israeli War Battle of Nirim Израиль 15 May Israeli militants capture Nirim kibbutz
Battle of Yad Mordechai 19–24 May Egypt captures the settlement despite heavy Israeli defense
Battles of Latrun Подмандатная Палестина 24 May—18 July Jordanian forces capture Old Jerusalem
First Battle of Negba Израиль 2 June Israeli victory
Second Battle of Negba 12 July
Chinese Civil War Liaoshen Campaign Китайская Республика (1912–1949) 12 September—12 November Decisive Chinese Communist victory over the Chinese Nationalists
Huaihai Campaign 6 November 1948—10 January 1949
Pingjin Campaign 29 November 1948—31 January 1949
Indonesian National Revolution Operation Kraai Индонезия 19 December 1948—5 January 1949 The second Dutch military 'police action' against Indonesia. Although the Dutch were militarily victorious, they were forced to give up the East Indies under international anti-colonial pressure.
1949 Chinese Civil War Battle of Kuningtou Китайская Республика (1912–1949) 25–27 October Nationalist victory establishes Taiwan as the Nationalist refuge; Communists left in control of mainland China
Battle of Dengbu Island 3–5 November
1950 Battle of Bamianshan 19–31 January
Battle of Tianquan 14–20 February
Battle of Nan'ao Island 3 March
Battle of Dongshan Island 11 May
Korean War Battle of Gorangpo Южная Корея 25–26 June
Battle of Kaesong-Munsan
Battle of Ongjin
Battle of Uijeongbu
First Battle of Seoul 25–28 June
Battle of Chuncheon 25–29 June
Air Battle of South Korea Южная Корея/Северная Корея 25 June—20 July
Operation Pokpoong 25 June—31 July North Korean offensive ends in victory
Battle of Suwon Airfield Южная Корея 27 June
Battle of Chumonchin Chan At sea 2 July
Battle of Osan Южная Корея 5 July
Battle of Pyongtaek 6 July
Battle of Chonan 7–8 July
Battle of Chochiwon 10–12 July
Battle of Taejon 14–21 July
Battle of Sangju 20–31 July
Battle of Yongdong 22–25 July
Battle of Hwanggan 23–29 July
Hadong Ambush 27 July
Battle of Andong 29 July—1 August
Battle of the Notch 2 August
Battle of Pusan Perimeter 4 August—18 September UN forces stop North Korean invasion of South Korea, counterattack in mid-September in conjunction with Battle of Inchon
Battle of Inchon 15–19 September UN retakes South Korea, reaches Seoul in 12 days
Annexation of Tibet/Cold War Battle of Chamdo Тибет 6–19 October Chinese victory
Korean War Battle of Sariwon Северная Корея 17 October UN victory
Battle of Kujin 25–26 October
Battle of Onjong 25–29 October Chinese victory
Battle of Unsan 25 October—4 November
Battle of Chongju 29–30 October Australian/UN victory
Battle of Pakchon 5 November
Battle of the Ch'ongch'on River 25 November—2 December Decisive Chinese victory, UN forces expelled from North Korea
Battle of Chosin Reservoir 27 November—13 December Chinese strategic victory
Third Battle of Seoul Южная Корея 31 December 1950—7 January 1951 Chinese and North Korean forces take Seoul

1951-1955

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Year War Battle Loc. Date(s) Description
1951 Korean War Battle of Uijeongbu Южная Корея 1–4 January UN defeat
First Indochina War Battle of Vĩnh Yên Французский Индокитай 13–17 January French victory
Korean War Battle of the Twin Tunnels Южная Корея 1 February UN victory
Battle of Hoengsong 11–13 February Chinese and North Korean victory
Third Battle of Wonju 13–18 February UN victory
Battle of Maehwa-san 7–12 March
First Indochina War Battle of Mạo Khê Французский Индокитай 23–28 March French victory
Korean War Battle of Yultong Южная Корея 22–23 April Filipino/UN victory
Battle of the Imjin River 22–25 April Chinese victory
Battle of Kapyong Australian/UN victory
Battle of Bloody Ridge 18 August—5 September UN victory
Battle of Heartbreak Ridge 13 September—15 October
Naval Battle of the Han River 28–30 September Australian Navy ship bombs Chinese forces
First Battle of Maryang San 3–8 October 1951 UN victory
First Indochina War Battle of Nghĩa Lộ Французский Индокитай 3–10 October French victory
Korean War Battle of Haktang-ni Северная Корея 9–13 October UN victory
Battle of Yongyu 21–22 October Americans and Australians defeat North Korean forces
Second Battle of Maryang San 5 November 1951 Chinese victory
Battle of Chuam-ni Южная Корея 14–17 November UN victory over China
Battle of Sunchon Северная Корея 1 December Soviet Air Force defeats Australian Air Force
1952 Korean War Battle of Hill Eerie Северная Корея 21 March—18 July UN victory
Battle of Old Baldy Южная Корея 26 June 1952—26 March 1953
Battle of Bunker Hill 9 August – 30 September UN victory
Battle of Outpost Kelly 17–24 September Chinese victory
Cross-Strait conflict Battle of Nanpeng Archipelago Тайвань 20 September—20 October
Korean War Battle of White Horse Южная Корея 6–15 October UN victory
Chinese Civil War Battle of Nanri Island Китай 11–15 October
Korean War Battle of Triangle Hill Северная Корея 14 October—25 November Chinese victory
Second Battle of the Hook Южная Корея 18–19 November UN victory
First Indochina War Battle of Nà Sản Французский Индокитай 23 November—2 December French victory
Korean War Battle of the Noris Южная Корея 11–14 December UN victory
1953 Korean War Battle of Pork Chop Hill Северная Корея 23 March—11 July UN victory in April, Chinese victory in July
Battle of the Nevada Complex Южная Корея 25–29 May Chinese victory
Third Battle of the Hook Северная Корея 28–29 May UN victory
Battle of Dalushan Islands Тайвань 29 May
Battle of Kumsong Северная Корея 10 June—20 July Chinese victory
Battle of the Berlin Outposts and Boulder City Южная Корея 7–27 July UN victory
Battle of the Samichon River Северная Корея 24–26 July
1954 First Indochina War Battle of Dien Bien Phu Французский Индокитай 13 March—7 May France loses Indochina
1955 First Taiwan Strait Crisis Battle of Yijiangshan Islands Тайвань 18–20 January
Algerian War Battle of Philippeville Французский Алжир 20 August
Cyprus Emergency Battle of Famagusta Британский Кипр 20–21 November
Battle of the Pine 23 November
Battle of Spilia 12 December

1956-1960

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Year War Battle Loc. Date(s) Description
1956 Suez Crisis Battle of Mitla Pass Египет 31 October Britain, France and Israel attempt to retake the Suez Canal after recent Egyptian nationalization
Battle of Port Said 5 November—22 December
1957 Algerian War Battle of Agounennda Французский Алжир 23–25 May
Battle of Bouzegza 4–12 August
1958 Battle of Bab El Bekkouche 28–31 May
Cuban Revolution Battle of La Plata Куба 11–21 July
Battle of Las Mercedes 29 July—8 August
Battle of Yaguajay 19–30 December

1961-1965

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Year War Battle Loc. Date(s) Description
1961 Cuban Revolution Bay of Pigs Invasion Куба 17–20 April A failed U.S.-backed attempt to capture Cuba and a major blow to U.S. pride and reputation
1962 Vietnam War Operation Chopper Южный Вьетнам 12 January First major combat of American forces in the Vietnam War
Western New Guinea dispute Battle of Arafura Sea At sea 15 January Operation Trikora; this was the last time the Royal Netherlands Navy sunk a ship
Vietnam War Operation Sunrise Южный Вьетнам 22 March—30 April South Vietnamese counteroffensive to disrupt Vietcong near Saigon
Sino-Indian War Battle of Namka Chu Китай/Индия 10 October—16 November Chinese victory
Indonesia–Malaysia confrontation Raid on Limbang Бруней 12 December British commandos defeat Malaysian insurgents
1963 Vietnam War Battle of Ap Bac Южный Вьетнам 2 January North Vietnamese victory
Battle of Go Cong 3 September South Vietnamese victory
Indonesia–Malaysia confrontation Battle of Long Jawai Бруней 28 September Initial Indonesian victory, but Britain successfully counterattacks
Vietnam War Battle of Hiệp Hòa Южный Вьетнам 22 November Vietcong victory
1964 Battle of Long Dinh 26 February Indecisive
Battle of Kien Long 12–20 April South Vietnamese victory; Vietcong successfully retreats
Operation Quyet Thang 202 27 April—27 May South Vietnamese victory
Battle of Nam Dong 5–6 July Allied victory over North Vietnam
Indonesia–Malaysia confrontation Landing at Labis Индонезия September—October Allied (the UK, New Zealand and Malaysia) forces successfully land on Indonesian troops
Landing at Kesang River 29 October Australian and British forces defeat Indonesian landing
Vietnam War Battle of An Lão Южный Вьетнам 7–9 December North Vietnamese victory
Indonesia–Malaysia confrontation Action of 13 December 1964 At sea 13 December Australian minesweeper defeats Indonesian patrol boat
Vietnam War Battle of Binh Gia Южный Вьетнам 28 December 1964—1 January 1965 Vietcong victory
1965 Attack on Camp Holloway 6–7 February Vietcong victory, beginning of Operation Flaming Dart
Battle of Dương Liễu–Nhông Pass 7–8 February Vietcong victory
Operation Flaming Dart Северный Вьетнам 7–24 February Escalation of the Vietnam War
First Battle of Thanh Hóa Bridge 4 April 1965—13 May 1972 North Vietnamese jets take down three American jets attempting to blow up a key bridge; the bridge still stands
Operation Starlite Южный Вьетнам 18–24 April First major American-only offensive, both sides claim victory
Indonesia-Malaysia Confrontation Battle of Plaman Mapu Бруней 27 April British victory
Vietnam War Battle of Sông Bé Южный Вьетнам 10–15 May American-South Vietnamese victory
Indonesia–Malaysia confrontation Battle of Sungei Koemba Индонезия 27 May—12 June Australian forces defeat Indonesian forces
Vietnam War Battle of Ba Gia Южный Вьетнам 28–31 May Vietcong victory
Indonesia–Malaysia confrontation Battle of Kindau Индонезия 15 June Australian forces defeat Indonesian forces
Battle of Babang 12 July
Indo-Pakistani War of 1965 Battle of Lahore Пакистан 6–12 September Indian victory
Vietnam War Operation Piranha Южный Вьетнам 7–10 September American forces storm the Batangan Peninsula
Indo-Pakistani War of 1965 Battle of Phillora Пакистан 7–11 September Indian victory
Battle of Asal Uttar Индия 8–10 September
Battle of Chawinda Пакистан 14–19 September Inconclusive
Vietnam War Battle of An Ninh Южный Вьетнам 18–19 September Americans considered the battle a victory due to low losses and capture, but in the wider campaign, it was a defeat
Siege of Plei Me 19–25 October First major battle between the U.S. and North Vietnam
Pleiku Campaign 27 October—26 November Large American victory
Operation Hump 5–8 November American/Australian success
Battle of Gang Toi 8 November First major encounter between Australia and North Vietnam, a minor Vietcong victory
Battle of Ap Bau Bang 12 November Both sides declare victory
Battle of Ia Drang 14–18 November First major encounter between the United States Army and the People's Army of Vietnam in Vietnam. Over the first two days an American battalion repulses continuous Vietnamese assaults; another battalion, sent to reinforce the first, is ambushed on the fourth day when it withdraws, suffering heavy losses.
Indonesia–Malaysia Confrontation Battle of Bau Малайзия 21 November British victory
Vietnam War Operation Bushmaster II Южный Вьетнам 1–6 December American victory
Operation Harvest Moon 8–20 December Allied victory

1966-1970

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Year War Battle Loc. Date(s) Description
1966 Vietnam War Operation Marauder Южный Вьетнам 1–8 January Allied victory
Battle of the Ho Bo Woods 8–14 January American/Australian victory
Operation Double Eagle 18 January—17 February Inconclusive
Laotian Civil War,
Vietnam War
Battle of Nakhang Лаос 16–28 February
Vietnam War Battle of Suoi Bong Trang Южный Вьетнам 23–24 February Major Australian victory
Battle of Đức Cơ
Operation Utah 4–7 March American/South Vietnamese victory
Battle of A Sau 9–10 March
Operation Jackstay 26 March—6 April American victory
Battle of Xa Cam My 11–12 April
Operation Georgia 21 April—10 May American victory
Rhodesian Bush War Battle of Sinoia Родезия 28 April
Vietnam War Operation Davy Crockett Южный Вьетнам 1–16 May American victory
Operation Paul Revere 10 May—1 August American/South Korean victory
Operation Wahiawa 16–30 May American victory
Operation Crazy Horse 16 May—5 June
Operation Hardihood 16 May—8 June American/Australian victory
Operation El Paso 19 May—13 July American/South Vietnamese victory
Operation Hawthorne 2–21 June
Battle of Hill 488 15–16 June American victory
Operation Nathan Hale 19–30 June
Operation Jay 25 June—2 July
Operation Macon 4 July—28 October
Battle of Minh Thanh Road 9 July
Operation Hastings Северный Вьетнам/Южный Вьетнам 15 July—3 August American troops force North Vietnamese across the Vietnamese DMZ
Operation John Paul Jones Южный Вьетнам 21 July—5 September Inconclusive
Laotian Civil War Battle of Nam Bac Лаос August 1966—January 1968
Vietnam War Operation Prairie Южный Вьетнам/Северный Вьетнам 3 August 1966—31 January 1967 Attempt to drive away North Vietnamese units under the Vietnamese DMZ
Battle of Đức Cơ Южный Вьетнам 9–10 August
Battle of Long Tan 18–19 August First major action of Australian forces in Vietnam
Operation Amarillo 23–31 August Inconclusive
Operation Seward 5–25 September American victory
Operation Thayer 13 September 1966—12 February 1967 Allied victory
Operation Attleboro 14 September—25 November Both sides declare victory
Operation Shenandoah 16 October—2 November American victory
Operation Atlanta 19 October—December
Operation Paul Revere IV 20 October—30 December Inconclusive
Operation Fairfax November 1966—15 December 1967 American combing operation victory
1967 Vietnam War Operation Deckhouse Five Южный Вьетнам 6–15 January Inconclusive
Operation Cedar Falls 8–26 January
Operation Desoto 27 January—7 April American victory
Operation Prairie II Северный Вьетнам/Южный Вьетнам 1 February—18 March
Operation Enterprise Южный Вьетнам 13 February 1967—11 March 1968
Battle of Trà Bình 14–15 February South Korean victory
Operation Bribie 17–18 February Inconclusive
Operation Junction City 22 February—14 May
Battle of Prek Klok I 28 February American victory
Battle of Prek Klok II 10 March American victory over a Vietcong ambush
Second Battle of Bàu Bàng 19–20 March American victory
Operation Prairie III Северный Вьетнам/Южный Вьетнам 19 March—19 April
Battle of Suoi Tre Южный Вьетнам 21 March Costly Vietcong defeat
Battle of Ap Gu 31 March—1 April American forces defeat Vietcong
Operation Francis Marion 6 April—11 October Inconclusive
Operation Lejeune 7–22 April American victory
Operation Prairie IV Северный Вьетнам/Южный Вьетнам 20 April—17 May Costly American victory
Operation Union Южный Вьетнам 21 April—16 May American attempt to find Vietcong in the Quế Sơn Valley
Operation Baker 22 April—31 July American victory
Operation Manhattan 23 April—7 June American recon victory
First Battle of Khe Sanh 24 April—11 May Americans capture Hill 861
Operation Beaver Cage 28 April—12 May American victory
Operations Malheur I and Malheur II Северный Вьетнам 11 May—2 August
Operation Crockett Южный Вьетнам 13 May—16 July
Operation Kole Kole 14 May—7 December
Operation Hickory 18–28 May Inconclusive
Operation Barking Sands 18 May—7 December American victory
Operation Union II 26 May—5 June American/South Vietnamese victory
Operation Dragnet 26 May 1967—27 January 1968 Allied victory
Six-Day War Battle of Abu-Ageila Египет 5–6 June
Battle of Ammunition Hill Иордания 6 June
Vietnam War Operation Akron Южный Вьетнам 9–29 June American/South Vietnamese forces attempt to flank Vietcong troops, but both sides take losses
Operation Billings 12–26 June American victory
Operation Concordia 19–21 June Allied victory
Battle of the Slopes 20–22 June North Vietnamese victory
Nigerian Civil War Battle of Nsukka Республика Биафра 2–12 July
Vietnam War Operation Diamond Head Южный Вьетнам 11 July—31 October American victory
Operation Kingfisher 16 July—31 October Inconclusive, both sides claim victory
Operation Coronado II 27–31 July Allied victory
Operation Hood River 2–13 August Inconclusive
Battle of Suoi Chau Pha 6 August Australian victory
Operation Colorado 6–22 August American/South Vietnamese victory
Nigerian Civil War Midwest Invasion of 1967 Нигерия 9 August—20 September
Battle of Ore 11 August
Vietnam War Operation Benton Южный Вьетнам 13–29 August American victory
Operation Coronado IV 19 August—9 September
Action of 23 August 1967 Северный Вьетнам 23 August North Vietnamese fighter jets defeat American jets
Operation Byrd Южный Вьетнам 25 August—1 December American/South Vietnamese victory
Operation Swift 4–15 September
Nathu La and Cho La clashes Китай/Королевство Сикким 11–14 September Indian forces beat back Chinese forces
Vietnam War Operation Wheeler/Wallowa Южный Вьетнам 11 September 1967—11 November 1968 American offensive, where the Tiger Force committed war crimes
Nigerian Civil War Fall of Enugu Нигерия 12 September—4 October Nigerian forces capture the Biafran capital of Enugu
Vietnam War Operation Coronado V Южный Вьетнам 12 September—7 October American victory
Operation Kunia 15 September—9 November Inconclusive
Operation Shenandoah II 29 September—10 December Americans try to repair highway
Nigerian Civil War First Battle of Onitsha Республика Биафра 4–12 October
Vietnam War Operation Medina Южный Вьетнам 11–20 October Inconclusive
Operation MacArthur 12 October 1967—31 January 1969 American victory
Battle of Ong Thanh 17 October Vietcong victory
Nigerian Civil War Operation Tiger Claw Республика Биафра 17–19 October
Vietnam War Operation Osceola Южный Вьетнам 20 October 1967—16 February 1968 Inconclusive
First Battle of Loc Ninh 29 October—7 November American and South Vietnamese troops capture Loc Ninh
Operation Lancaster 1 November 1967—20 January 1968 Minor operation, Tet Offensive causes beginning of Operation Lancaster II
Operation Coronado IX 1 November 1967—22 January 1968 American victory
Operation Neosho 1 November 1967—25 January 1968 Continuation of Operation Fremont
Operation Kentucky 1 November 1967—28 February 1969 Low-level American cross-Vietnamese DMZ operation
Battle of Dak To 3–23 November Pyrrhic American victory
Operation Santa Fe 3 November 1967—5 January 1968 Allied victory
Operation Essex 6–17 November Minor American victory
Operation Napoleon/Saline November—9 December Allied victory
Operation Kien Giang 9-1 15–19 November American/South Vietnamese victory
Operation Manchester 4 December 1967—17 February 1968 Американская победа
Battle of Tam Quan 6–20 December
Operation Yellowstone 8 December 1967—24 February 1968
Операция Саратога 8 декабря 1967 г. - 11 марта 1968 г.
Операция Маскатин 18 декабря 1967 г. - 10 июня 1968 г.
Операция «Зуб барсука» 26 декабря 1967 г. - 2 января 1968 г. Неубедительный
Операция Оберн 28 декабря 1967 г. - 3 января 1968 г. Американская победа
1968 Вьетнамская война Операция Ниагара Южный Вьетнам январь—март Американская контратака на Тетское наступление
Новогодний бой 1968 года. 1–2 января Американская победа
Гражданская война в Нигерии Вторая битва при Онитше Республика Биафра 2 января — 20 марта Нигерийские войска захватили Онитшу
Вьетнамская война Операция Ланкастер II Южный Вьетнам 20 января — 23 ноября Американская победа
Операция Маклейн 20 января 1968 г. - 31 января 1969 г.
Операция Джеб Стюарт 21 января — 31 марта Спонтанная американская контратака, прерванная Тетским наступлением
Битва при Кхесани 21 января — 8 апреля Отчаянная попытка морской пехоты США удержать стратегически важную огневую базу против огромных сил СВА . Вьетнамским коммунистам не удалось превратить осаду в «Американскую битву при Дьенбьенфу », хотя вполне возможно, что Кхесань использовался как отвлекающий маневр. [ 1 ]
Корейский конфликт в демилитаризованной зоне Захват военного корабля США Пуэбло В море 23 января Северная Корея захватила американский корабль USS Pueblo (AGER-2)
Вьетнамская война Битва при Бан Хоуэй Сане Лаос 23–24 января Войска Северного Вьетнама разгромили небольшой гарнизон лаосских королевских войск
Операция Коронадо X Южный Вьетнам 23 января — 12 февраля союзников Победа
Операция Кобург 24 января —1 марта союзников Победа над Северным Вьетнамом
Наступательные атаки Тет на Дананг 29 января — 11 февраля Союзные войска отбивают Вьетконга атаки
Тетское наступление 30 января Северный Вьетнам проигрывает в военном отношении, но меняет волну общественного мнения США против войны
Битва при Сайгоне 30 января — 7 марта Американские и южновьетнамские войска отразили атаку, но она резко усилила антивоенные настроения в США.
Битва при Бен Тре 31 января — 5 февраля Вьетконг атакует Бан Тре , но не может его захватить.
Битва при Куангчи 31 января — 6 февраля Южновьетнамская /американская победа
Битва при Далате Январь—9 февраля Северный Вьетнам атакует и захватывает Далат теряет его в результате нападения американцев и южновьетнамцев , но через несколько дней .
Битва при Чолоне и ипподроме Фу Тхо 31 января — 11 февраля Америки и Южного Вьетнама Победа
Битва при Хюэ 31 января — 2 марта Американские и южновьетнамские войска успешно защищают город, хотя Вьетконг совершает резню в Хюэ.
Битва при Ланг Вее 6–7 февраля Северовьетнамцы захватили лагерь Ланг Вей
Операция Чыонг Конг Динь 7 марта — 7 августа Южный Вьетнам пытается восстановить контроль над основными автомагистралями
Битва при Лозянге 8–9 февраля Американские войска отражают Северного Вьетнама атаки
Операция Hop Tac I 10 февраля — 10 марта Американская победа
Операция Коронадо XI 12 февраля — 3 марта союзников Победа
Операция Хьюстон 26 февраля — 12 сентября Американская победа
Действия от 1 марта 1968 г. 1 марта Корабли Северного Вьетнама пытаются устроить засаду на Южного Вьетнама корабли
Операция Патрик 1–30 марта Американская победа
Битва при Там Ки 3–6 марта
Гражданская война в Нигерии Вторжение в Порт-Харкорт Республика Биафра 8 марта — 24 мая Нигерийские войска захватили Порт-Харкорт
Вьетнамская война ,
Лаосская гражданская война
Битва за Лиму, Зона 85 Лаос 10–11 марта Северный Вьетнам - Патет Лао победа
Вьетнамская война Операция Квайет Тханг Южный Вьетнам 11 марта — 7 апреля Южный Вьетнам и США отвоевывают территории вокруг Сайгона
Операция Уокер 17 марта 1968 г. - 31 января 1969 г. Американская победа
Операция Карентан 18 марта — 17 мая
Операция Фредерик Хилл 18 марта 1968 г. - 28 февраля 1971 г. Американцы успешно провели операцию по обеспечению безопасности в провинции Куангтин
Операция Женевский парк Американцы успешно провели операцию по обеспечению безопасности в провинции Куангнгай
Война на истощение ,
Израильско-палестинский конфликт
Битва при Караме Иордания 21 марта Иорданские войска вместе с ООП отражают израильский рейд с целью захватить Ясира Арафата , но лагерь разрушен
Вьетнамская война Операция Кочиз Грин Южный Вьетнам 30 марта — 31 января 1969 г. Американская победа
Гражданская война в Нигерии Невесты из засады Нигерия 31 марта Засада в Биафране уничтожила 2-ю нигерийскую дивизию
Вьетнамская война Операция Тоан Тханг I Южный Вьетнам 8 апреля — 31 мая союзников Победа
Операция Берлингтон Трейл 8 апреля — 11 ноября Американская победа
Битва при Сигнал-Хилле 19–21 апреля Пиррова Северного Вьетнама победа
Операция Делавэр 19 апреля — 17 мая Неубедительный
Майское наступление 29 апреля — 30 мая Северовьетнамское наступление меньше по масштабу, чем Тетское наступление , но гораздо более кровопролитное.
Битва при Дай До 30 апреля — 3 мая Обе стороны заявляют о победе
Операция Аллен Брук 4 мая — 24 августа Американские и южновьетнамские войска оттесняют Вьетконг
Битва при Ань Бао 5–6 мая Северного Вьетнама Силы устраивают засаду на американцев , но американцы сопротивляются и побеждают.
Битва за Западный Сайгон 5–12 мая союзников Победа
Центр зоны приземления битвы 5–25 мая Американская победа
Битва при Южном Сайгоне 7–12 мая союзников Победа
Операция Площадь Согласия 8–17 мая Американская победа
Битва при Кхам Дуке 10–12 мая Победа Северного Вьетнама и одно из крупнейших сражений войны
Битва при Корал-Балморал 12 мая — 6 июня Австралийские силы отразили многочисленные атаки Северного Вьетнама и Вьетконга за 26 дней боев.
Операция Джеб Стюарт III 17 мая — 3 ноября Войска США атакуют Северного Вьетнама базы
Операция Невада Орел 17 мая 1968 г. - 28 февраля 1969 г. Защита Хуэ американцами
Операция Тоан Тханг II 1 июня 1968 г. - 16 февраля 1969 г. союзников Победа
Операция Робин 2–19 июня Американская победа
Битва при Бинь Ане 27–28 июня
Операция Тор Северный Вьетнам 1–8 июля
Операция «Лес Покахонтас» Южный Вьетнам 6–31 июля союзников Победа
Операция «Тихая собака» 3 августа — 30 ноября Америки и Южного Вьетнама Победа
Операция Сомерсет-Плейн 4–20 августа США заявляют о победе
Фаза III наступления 17 августа — 27 сентября Неудачный третий рывок северных вьетнамцев после Тетского наступления.
Битва при Дюк-Лапе 24–27 августа Америки и Южного Вьетнама Победа
Гражданская война в Нигерии Операция ОАЕ Нигерия 2 сентября — 15 октября Нигерийские войска захватывают Оверри и Абу , но не могут захватить Умуахию ; неудача позволяет Биафре вернуть Оверри и Абу.
Вьетнамская война Операция Шампейн Гроув Южный Вьетнам 8–24 сентября Американская победа
Операция Винь Лок 10–20 сентября Америки и Южного Вьетнама Победа
Операция Пик Мауи 1–19 октября Американская победа
Гражданская война в Нигерии Осада Оверри Нигерия 15 октября 1968 г. - 25 апреля 1969 г. Биафра отбивает Оверри
Вьетнамская война Операция Фултон-сквер Южный Вьетнам 22 октября 1968 г. - 18 января 1970 г. Незначительные столкновения между американскими / южновьетнамскими войсками и Вьетконгом
Операция Хендерсон Хилл 23 октября — 6 декабря Американская победа
Операция Шеридан Сэйбер 7 ноября 1968 г. - 4 апреля 1969 г.
Операция «Охота на коммандос» Лаос 15 ноября 1968 г. - 29 марта 1972 г. Американцам не удалось бомбить Вьетконга маршруты снабжения
Операция Мид Ривер Южный Вьетнам 20 ноября — 9 декабря Американская победа
Битва ненависти к тебе 3 декабря 1968 г. - 19 февраля 1969 г. союзников Победа
Операция Тейлор Коммон 7 декабря 1968 г. - 8 марта 1969 г. Америки и Южного Вьетнама Победа
Операция Файет-Каньон 15 декабря 1968 г. - 28 февраля 1969 г. Американская победа
1969 Вьетнамская война Операция Дьюи Каньон Южный Вьетнам 22 января — 18 марта Последнее крупное наступление 3-й дивизии морской пехоты.
Операция Тоан Тханг III 17 февраля — 31 октября союзников Победа
Операция Массачусетс Страйкер 28 февраля — 8 мая Обе стороны заявляют о победе
Операция «Железная гора» 28 февраля 1969 г. - 28 февраля 1971 г. Американская победа
Операция Пурпурный Мартин 1 марта — 2 мая
Операция «Кентукки Джампер» 1 марта — 14 августа Американская разведывательная операция
Операция Мэн-Крэг 15 марта — 2 мая Америки и Южного Вьетнама Победа
Операция Атлас Клин 17–24 марта Американская победа
Операция Монтана Маулер 23 марта — 3 апреля
Гражданская война в Нигерии Защита Умуахии Республика Биафра 27 марта — 22 апреля
Вьетнамская война Операция Вашингтон Грин Южный Вьетнам 15 апреля 1969 г. - 1 января 1971 г. Американская победа
Операция Вирджиния Ридж 2 мая — 16 июля
Операция Апач Сноу 10 мая — 7 июня Америки и Южного Вьетнама Победа
Битва при Гамбургер-Хилле 13–20 мая Американские и южновьетнамские войска побеждают, но тяжелые потери вынуждают их отступить.
Операция Ламар Плейн 15 мая — 14 августа Американская победа
Операция Пайпстоун Каньон 26 мая — 7 ноября Американцы начинают успешное местное наступление
Битва при Бинь Ба 6–8 июня Австралийцы побеждают Вьетконг
Операция «Рандеву Монтгомери» 8 июня — 15 августа Дорогостоящая американская победа
Операция Юта Меса 12 июня — 6 июля союзников Победа
Операция Кэмпбелл Стример 13 июля — 15 августа Десятки вьетконговцев убиты
Футбольная война 14 июля Между Сальвадором и Гондурасом
Вьетнамская война Операция «Каньон Айдахо» Южный Вьетнам 21 июля — 25 сентября Американская победа
Операция Нантакет-Бич 23 июля 1969 г. - 10 марта 1971 г.
Проблемы Битва при Богсайде Северная Ирландия 12–14 августа Безоружные ирландские жители Богсайда в Дерри - Сити изгоняют британскую полицию и ополчение из своего района. Беспорядки продолжаются 2 дня, пока не будет введена британская армия . Это событие часто называют началом Смуты , 30-летней партизанской войны.
Вьетнамская война Операция Камден Южный Вьетнам 21 августа Австралийская победа
Осада посадочной зоны Кейт 27 октября — 1 ноября Северного Вьетнама Победа
Операция Тоан Тханг IV 1 ноября 1969 г. - 1 мая 1970 г. союзников Победа
Операция Рэндольф Глен 7 декабря 1969 г. - 31 марта 1970 г. Неубедительный
Гражданская война в Нигерии Защита Огуты Республика Биафра 20–24 декабря
1970 Операция «Попутный ветер» 7–12 января Биафра сдается Нигерии
Вьетнамская война Операция Грин Ривер Южный Вьетнам 19 января — 22 июля Американская победа
Операция Техас Стар 1 апреля — 5 сентября Нерешительный
Проблемы Битва при Сент-Мэтью Северная Ирландия 27–28 июня Битва между Временной ИРА и лоялистами
Вьетнамская война Операция Пенсильвания-сквер Южный Вьетнам 29 июня 1970 г. - 1 марта 1971 г. Американская победа
База огневой поддержки битвы за Рипкорд 1–23 июля Северного Вьетнама Победа
Операция Клинч-Вэлли 9–15 июля Америки и Южного Вьетнама Победа
Операция Элк-Каньон 12 июля — 29 сентября Американцы пытаются улучшить позиции после падения Кхам Дука, но терпят неудачу
Операция Пикенс Форест 16 июля — 24 августа Американская победа
Операция Вулф-Маунтин 22 июля 1970 г. - 30 января 1971 г. Неубедительный
Операция Пик Чикаго 24 июля — 11 августа Америки и Южного Вьетнама Победа
Осада огневой базы О'Рейли 9 августа — 7 октября Победа Северного Вьетнама после закрытия базы
Операция Имперское озеро 1 сентября 1970 г. - 7 мая 1971 г. Американский/ южнокорейский успех, но совершение резни в Сан Тхонг
Операция Джефферсон Гленн 5 сентября 1970 г. - 8 октября 1971 г. Последнее крупное наземное наступление с участием США.
Операция «Попутный ветер» Лаос 11–13 сентября Америки и Южного Вьетнама Победа
Операция Берег Слоновой Кости Северный Вьетнам 21 ноября Американцы попытались спасти военнопленных, но их не было
Война за независимость Гвинеи-Бисау Операция Зеленое море Гвинея 22 ноября Десантная атака на Конакри Португалии .
Год Война Боевой Место. Дата(ы) Описание
1971 Вьетнамская война Битва при Снуоле Камбоджа 5 января — 30 мая Столкновения американских и северовьетнамских войск в Камбодже
Операция Куу Лонг 44-02 13–25 января Южного Вьетнама Победа
Операция Финни Хилл Южный Вьетнам 10 марта — 1 июля Американская победа
Операция Миддлсекс Пик
Битва за ФСБ Мэри Энн 28 марта Вьетконга Победа в засаде
Операция Кэролайн Хилл 29 апреля — 1 июля Американская победа
Битва при Лонг-Кхане 6–7 июня Пиррова Австралии победа , поскольку способность Северного Вьетнама отступить и защитить свои маршруты снабжения в конечном итоге привела к победе над Австралией.
Битва при Нуи Ле 21 сентября Последняя крупная Австралии и Новой Зеландии победа во Вьетнамской войне.
Освободительная война Бангладеш ,
Индо-Пакистанская война 1971 года.
Битва при Гарибпуре Пакистан 20–21 ноября Решающая Индии победа
Первая битва при Хилли 22–24 ноября Самое кровопролитное сражение Индо-Пакистанской войны 1971 года ; Индии и Бенгалии Победа
Индо-Пакистанская война 1971 года. Операция Трезубец Пакистан 4–5 декабря ВМС Индии атаковали Карачи порт
Битва при Лонгевале Индия 4–7 декабря Решающая Индии победа
Битва при Басантаре Пакистан 6–16 декабря Тактическая Индии победа
Вторая битва при Хилли Пакистан 10–11 декабря Неудачная контратака Пакистана на Хилли, Индии и Бенгалии победа
1972 Вьетнамская война Первая битва при Куангчи Южный Вьетнам 30 марта — 1 мая Северного Вьетнама Победа во время Пасхального наступления
Вторая битва при Локнине 4–7 апреля Северного Вьетнама Победа
Битва при Ан-Локе 13 апреля — 20 июля Крупное сражение, завершившееся Южного Вьетнама победой
Битва при Донг Хой Северный Вьетнам 19 апреля
Битва на линии Ми Чань Южный Вьетнам 5 мая — 26 июня Южновьетнамская / американская победа
Проблемы Битва при Спрингмартине Северная Ирландия 13–14 мая Битва, в которой участвовали британская армия , Временная ирландская республиканская армия и Добровольческие силы Ольстера.
Вьетнамская война Битва при Контуме Южный Вьетнам 13 мая — 9 июня Войска Южного Вьетнама и США отразили Вьетконга атаку
Вторая битва при Куангчи 28 июня — 16 сентября Южновьетнамские войска отвоевывают большую часть провинции Куангчи
Дофарское восстание Битва при Мирбате Мой собственный 19 июля Британские силы САС разгромили коммунистических повстанцев во время попытки государственного переворота в Омане
1973 Вьетнамская война Битва при Куа Вьет Южный Вьетнам 25–31 января Северный Вьетнам захватывает базу Куа Вьет .
Битва при Хонг Нгу март-4 мая союзников Победа
Битва при Тонг Ле Чоне 25 марта 1973 г. - 12 апреля 1974 г. Северный Вьетнам захватывает лагерь Тонле Чам
Битва при Трунг Нгиа 8 июня — 16 сентября Южного Вьетнама Победа
Битва при Ап Да Бьене 3 октября Южного Вьетнама Победа
Война Судного дня Битвы за форт Будапешт Египет 6 октября Египетским войскам не удалось захватить израильский форт
1973 Арабо-израильская война Битва при форте Лацанит Египтяне захватывают израильский форт
Война Судного дня Офира Воздушный бой Победа Израиля в воздухе
Первая битва при горе Хермон Израиль 6–7 октября Сирия возвращает гору Хермон
Арабо-израильская война 1973 года .
Война Судного дня
Операция Бадр Египет 6–8 октября Египетское наступление ознаменовало начало войны Судного дня
Война Судного дня Долина слез Сирия 6–9 октября Очень кровопролитная битва на Голанских высотах
Операционная модель 5 7 октября Сирийские войска выиграли зенитный бой
Операция Хэштег Египет Израиль проигрывает операцию по блокированию египетских войск
Битва при Марса Таламат В море Израиль разбивает египетские корабли
Битва при Латакии Израиль разгромил сирийские войска у берегов Латакии
Румыны устроили засаду Египет Успешная израильская засада
Вторая битва при горе Хермон Сирия 8 октября Сирийская победа
Битва при Балтиме В море 8–9 октября Израиль разгромил египетские корабли у берегов Египта
Рейд на штаб генштаба Сирии Сирия 9 октября Израиль успешно совершил рейд на генеральный штаб Сирии
Вторая битва при Латакии 11 октября Неубедительный
Операция Платье 12 октября Израиль уничтожает сирийские линии снабжения
Рейд в аэропорту Аль-Маза 13 октября Израиля Победа
Воздушный бой при Мансуре Египет 14 октября Египетские самолеты разбили израильский самолет
Битва за Синай Израиля Победа
Битва за Китайскую ферму 15–17 октября
Операция Абирей-Халев 15–23 октября
Засада 25-й египетской бригады 17 октября
Битва при Исмаилии 18–22 октября Израилю не удалось заблокировать египетские линии снабжения
Третья битва при горе Хермон Сирия 21–22 октября Израиль захватывает гору после третьего штурма
Суэцкая битва Египет 24–25 октября Египет удерживает Суэцкий канал
Вьетнамская война Битва при Куанг Дуке Южный Вьетнам 30 октября 1973 г. - 10 декабря 1974 г. Южного Вьетнама Победа
1974 Битва за Парасельские острова Китай 19–20 января Китайская победа
Битва при Три Фапе Южный Вьетнам 12 февраля — 4 мая Южного Вьетнама Победа
Вьетнамская война ,
Гражданская война в Камбодже
Битва при Кампоте Камбоджа 26 февраля — 2 апреля
Вьетнамская война Битва при Свай Риенг Камбоджа/ Южный Вьетнам 27 марта — 2 мая Южного Вьетнама Победа
Битва за Железный Треугольник Южный Вьетнам 16 мая — 20 ноября
Битва при Дюк-Дюке 18 июля — 4 октября Северного Вьетнама Победа
Проблемы Нападение на казармы UDR Clogher 2 мая
Кипрская проблема Турецкое вторжение на Кипр Кипр 20 июля — 16 августа
Вьетнамская война Битва при Туонг Дык Южный Вьетнам 29 июля — 11 ноября Дороговато для обеих сторон; Южный Вьетнам сдерживает нападение Севера на Дананг , но не может захватить Туонг Дык
Битва при Фу Лок 28 августа — 10 декабря Южного Вьетнама Победа
Битва при Фуоклонге 12 декабря 1974 г. - 6 января 1975 г. Важная Северного Вьетнама победа
1975 Битва при Бан Ме Туот 3–18 марта Северный Вьетнам захватывает регион Тай Нгуен , уничтожив 2-й корпус Южного Вьетнама. при этом
Кампания Хюэ-Дананг 5 марта — 12 апреля Северный Вьетнам захватывает Хуэ и Дананг без особого сопротивления
Битва при Суанлоке 9–12 апреля Остатки АРВН делают последний бой в последней крупной битве войны во Вьетнаме.
Кампания Восточного моря В море 9–29 апреля Северный Вьетнам захватывает острова Спратли в одном из последних Южным Вьетнамом мест, контролируемых .
Гражданская война в Камбодже ,
Вьетнамская война
Падение Пномпеня Кхмерская Республика 17 апреля Красные кхмеры захватывают Камбоджи столицу Пномпень.
Вьетнамская война Бомбардировка авиабазы ​​Таншоннят Южный Вьетнам 28 апреля Первая бомбардировка вьетнамских ВВС
Падение Сайгона 30 апреля Северный Вьетнам побеждает во Вьетнамской войне
Гражданская война в Ливане Битва отелей Ливан 23 октября 1975 г. - 2 апреля 1976 г. Мусульмане и христиане в конечном итоге разделились в Западном Бейруте
Холодная война Индонезия вторгается в Восточный Тимор Восточный Тимор 7 декабря
Война в Западной Сахаре Битвы при Ла-Гуэре и Тичле Испанская Сахара 10–22 декабря Мавритания оккупирует Ла-Гуэру и Тичлу.
Год Война Боевой Место. Дата(ы) Описание
1976 Война в Западной Сахаре Первая битва при Амгале Западная Сахара 27–29 января войск Алжира вывод
Вторая битва при Амгале 14–15 февраля сахарская победа
Проблемы Инцидент на Флагстафф-Хилл Республика Ирландия 5–6 мая Ирландская армия отбрасывает британский спецназ
Арабо-израильский конфликт ,
Холодная война
Операция Энтеббе Уганда 4 июля
Проблемы Засада Гаррихинч Республика Ирландия 16 октября ИРА бомбит британцев
Родезийская война Буша Битва за высоту 31 Родезия 15 ноября
1977 Новости Огадена Битва при Дыре Дава Эфиопия июль—август Эфиопская армия нанесла тяжелые потери Сомалийской национальной армии после атаки сомалийцев одного танкового батальона и мотострелковой бригады при поддержке артиллерийских подразделений
Первая битва при Дзиджига Сентябрь Сомалийцы , пытаясь взять город, теряют более половины своей атакующей силы из трёх танковых батальонов, каждый из которых включает более 30 танков. [ нужна ссылка ]
Битва при Хараре Октябрь 1977 г. - 27 января 1978 г. Главное сражение Огаденской войны.
1978 Проблемы Сбитая Газель британской армии Северная Ирландия 17 февраля
Новости Огадена Вторая битва при Дзиджига Эфиопия Маршировать Три сомалийских танковых батальона сокрушают эфиопский гарнизон. Нанеся тяжелые потери сомалийской бронетехнике, эфиопские войска подняли мятеж и отступили из города, оставив его защиту ополченцам, которые не способны замедлить наступление Сомали. [ нужна ссылка ]
Южноафриканская пограничная война Битва при Кассинге Ангола
Гражданская война в Ливане Битва при Каукабе Ливан 9 мая
Бронза II Ноябрьская битва Заир 18–22 мая
1979 Гражданская война в Чаде Битва при Нджамене Чад 12–15 февраля
Китайско-вьетнамская война Битва при Донг Данге Вьетнам 17–23 февраля
Битва при Лаокае 17 февраля — 5 марта
Битва при Лангшоне 17 февраля — 16 марта.
Угандо-Танзанийская война Битва за кукурузу Уганда 23–24 февраля
Битва при Тороро 2–4 марта
Битва при Лукайе 10–11 марта
Битва при Энтеббе 7 апреля
Битва при Джиндже 22 апреля
Битва при Лире 15 мая
Битва при водопаде Карума 17 мая
Битва при Бондо 27 мая
Проблемы Засада в Уорренпойнте Северная Ирландия 27 августа
Война в Западной Сахаре Первая битва при Аль-Махбесе Западная Сахара 14 октября сахарская победа
1980 Чадско-ливийский конфликт Вторая битва при Нджамене Чад 22 марта — 15 декабря
Ирано-иракская война Осада Абадана Иран Ноябрь 1980 г. - сентябрь 1981 г. Ирак атакует иранский город Абадан , но не может его захватить
Освобождение Хорремшахра Ноябрь 1980 г. - 24 мая 1982 г. Иранцы иракцев отбивают портовый Хоррамшахр у город
Год Война Боевой Место. Дата(ы) Описание
1981 Ирано-иракская война Битва при Дезфуле Иран 5–9 января Иранские бронетанковые полки вынуждены бежать после иракской засады
Холодная война Инцидент в заливе Сидра В море 19 августа Два Су-22 сбиты двумя американскими истребителями F-14A Tomcats.
Война в Западной Сахаре Первая битва при Гельта-Земмуре Западная Сахара 13–29 октября сахарская победа
1982 Фолклендская война Битва при Сан-Карлосе Фолклендские острова 21–25 мая
Битва при Сил-Коув 23 мая
Битва при Гусь-Грин 28–29 мая
1982 Ливанская война Битва при Бофорте Ливан 6–7 июня Израильское вторжение в Ливан
Битва при Джеззине 8 июня
Битва при Султане Якубе 10 июня
Фолклендская война Битва при горе Харриет Фолклендские острова 11–12 июня
Битва двух сестер
Битва при горе Лонгдон
Битва за Уайрлесс-Ридж 13–14 июня
Битва при горе Тамблдаун
1982 Ливанская война Осада Бейрута Ливан 14 июня — 21 августа
1983 Холодная война Вторжение в Гренаду Гренада 25 октября — 2 ноября Силами США
1984 Ирано-иракская война Битва на болотах Ирак февраль Иран начинает новое наступление на озерах болот Хавизе в Ираке
Они конфликтуют Операция Мегдут Индия 13 апреля Битва между Индией и Пакистаном , в которой Индия захватывает весь ледник Сиачен.
Повстанческое движение в Пенджабе, Индия Операция Голубая Звезда 6 июня
1985 Война в Западной Сахаре Вторая битва при Аль-Махбесе Западная Сахара 12 января Сахарские войска прорвали стену, возведенную Марокко
Год Война Боевой Место. Дата(ы) Описание
1986 Ирано-иракская война Первая битва при Аль-Фау Ирак 10 февраля — 10 марта Иранцы начали внезапную атаку на иракские войска, защищающие полуостров Аль-Фао.
Холодная война Действия в заливе Сидра В море 24 марта Военно-морская операция США против Ливии [ нужна ссылка ]
1987 Тойота Война Битва при Фаде Чад 2 января
Битва при Бир-Коре 18–20 марта
Битва при Аузу 8–28 августа
Проблемы Засада Лафгалла 8 мая
Южноафриканская пограничная война ,
Гражданская война в Анголе
Битва при Куито-Куанавале Ангола 14 августа 1987 г. - 23 марта 1988 г. ЮАР Победа над Анголой
Тойота Война Битва при Маатен аль-Саара Ливия 5 сентября
Война в Западной Сахаре Битвы при Фарсии и Ум-Дрейге Западная Сахара 18 ноября Неубедительный
1988 Эритрейская война за независимость ,
Гражданская война в Эфиопии
Битва при Афабете Эритрея 17–20 марта Решающая победа Эритреи над Эфиопией
Ирано-иракская война Вторая битва при Аль-Фау Ирак 17 апреля Недавно реструктурированная иракская армия проводит крупную операцию по вытеснению иранцев с полуострова.
Операция «Богомол» В море 18 апреля Однажды США и Ирана военно-морские действия
Операция Мерсад Иран 26–30 июля Исламской Республики Иран Победа
1989 Холодная война Инцидент в заливе Сидра В море 4 января Два ливийских МиГ-23 Flogger E сбиты американскими истребителями F-14A Tomcats.
Война в Западной Сахаре Вторая битва при Гельта-Земмуре Западная Сахара 7 октября Марокканская победа
Битва при Хаусе 11 октября
Третья битва при Амгале 8 ноября Последняя военная операция войны в Западной Сахаре до 90-х годов.
Проблемы Нападение на контрольно-пропускной пункт Дерриард 13 декабря
Холодная война Операция «Правое дело» Панама 20 декабря Американское вторжение в Панаму
1990 Проблемы Сбитие Газели британской армии в 1990 году. 11 февраля
Операция «Сохранение» 6 мая
Война в Персидском заливе Битва за мосты Кувейт 2 августа Иракская победа
Год Война Боевой Место. Дата(ы) Описание
1991 Война в Персидском заливе Битва при Хафджи Саудовская Аравия 29 января — 1 февраля Первое крупное наземное сражение войны в Персидском заливе.
Освобождение Кувейта Кувейт/ Ирак/В море 24–28 февраля
Битва при 73-м Истинге Ирак 26–27 февраля Решающее танковое сражение между бронетанковыми силами Коалиции и силами Иракской республиканской гвардии.
Битва при Медине-Ридж 27 февраля Решающий танковый бой между 1-й бронетанковой дивизией США и 2-й бригадой Иракской республиканской гвардии.
Проблемы Засада Маллакриви 1 марта 1991 г.
Засада Кога 3 июня
Хорватская война за независимость Битва при Вуковаре Хорватия 25 августа — 18 ноября
Битва за казармы 14 сентября — 23 ноября
1992 Проблемы Засада Клоноэ 16 февраля
Боснийская война / Югославские войны Осада Сараево Босния и Герцеговина 5 апреля 1992 г. - 29 февраля 1996 г.
Битва при Жуче 8 июня
Проблемы Нападение на контрольно-пропускной пункт Клогходж 1 мая
Приднестровская война Битва при Тигине Молдавия 19–21 июня
Хорватская война за независимость Битва на плато Милевци Хорватия 21–23 июня
Боснийская война Операция Коридор Босния и Герцеговина 24 июня — 6 октября Армия Республики Сербской наносит поражение объединенным силам Хорватского совета обороны и армии Республики Боснии и Герцеговины и создает коридор Брчко , соединяющий две восточные и западные части Республики Сербской , в то время как хорватские и боснийские (мусульманские) силы понесли большие потери. жертвы
Был в Абхазии Битва за Сухуми Грузия (страна) 14–18 августа Грузинские силы дают отпор абхазским повстанцам
Битва за Гагру 1–6 октября Абхазские боевики и северокавказские боевики захватили Гагру у грузинских сил
Осада Ткварчели Октябрь 1992 г. - 29 сентября 1993 г. Абхазские силы прорвали грузинскую блокаду
1993 Хорватская война за независимость Операция Масленица Хорватия 22 января — 1 февраля
Гражданская война в Анголе 55-дневная война Ангола 9 января — 6 марта
Первая Нагорно-Карабахская война Битва при Кельбаджаре Азербайджан 27 марта — 3 апреля Армяне и азербайджанцы борются за спорные территории
Хорватско-боснийская война Битва при Жепче Босния и Герцеговина 24 июня
Битва при Бугойно 18–29 июля
Проблемы Битва при Ньюри-роуд Северная Ирландия 23 сентября Перестрелка между вертолетами британской армии и Временной Ирландской республиканской армии вооруженными грузовиками
Гражданская война в Сомали Битва за Могадишо Сомали 3–4 октября Полицейская миссия пошла не так; Американские солдаты оказались в ловушке против ополченцев в населенном городе
Гражданская война в Шри-Ланке Битва при Пунерине Шри-Ланка 11–14 ноября
Проблемы Засада в Файвмайлтауне 12 декабря
1994 Конфликт в Чьяпасе Сапатистское восстание Мексика 1–12 января Бои между мексиканской армией и -сапатистами повстанцами
Проблемы Сбитие Lynx британской армии в 1994 году. 19 марта
Гражданская война в Афганистане Битва за Кабул Афганистан 28 апреля 1992 г. - 27 сентября 1996 г.
Вторжение в город Кандагар Афганистан Октябрь—ноябрь Объединенный ( Исламское Государство Афганистан Фронт ) свергнуто Исламским Эмиратом Афганистан ( Талибан )
Карен конфликт Падение Манерплава Мьянма 11 декабря 1994 г. - 27 января 1995 г. Солдаты армии Мьянмы и ДКБА захватывают и занимают штаб-квартиру Каренского национального союза
Битва при Кавмуре 19 декабря 1994 г. - 21 февраля 1995 г. Армия Мьянмы захватывает последний оплот Каренского национального союза
1995 Первая чеченская война Первая битва за Грозный Россия 31 декабря 1994 г. - 8 февраля 1995 г. Российская армия захватила Грозный
Хорватская война за независимость Операция Флэш Хорватия 1–3 мая
Боснийская война Битва при Орасье Босния и Герцеговина 5 мая — 10 июня
Битва у Врбанского моста 27 мая
Хорватская война за независимость ,
Боснийская война ,
Межбоснийская мусульманская война
Операция Шторм Хорватия 4–8 августа
Год Война Боевой Место. Дата(ы) Описание
1996 Первая чеченская война Битва за Грозный Россия Чеченские повстанцы отбили город
1997 Гражданская война в Шри-Ланке Битва при Вавунативу Шри-Ланка 7 марта
Битва при Канакараянкуламе 4 декабря
1998 Косовская война Битва при шахте Белачевац Социалистическая Федеративная Республика Югославия 23–30 июня Угольная шахта, имеющая решающее значение для электроснабжения Косово, временно захвачена Армией освобождения Косово у югославской армии.
Битва при Глодяне 11–12 августа Глодяне отбита югославской армией у Армии освобождения Косово.
Вторая война в Конго Битва за Киншасу Демократическая Республика Конго/ Зимбабве 26–30 августа Руанде не удалось отобрать Киншасу у Демократической Республики Конго и Зимбабве
Гражданская война в Шри-Ланке Битва при Килиноччи Шри-Ланка 27–29 сентября «Тигры освобождения Тамил Илама» захватывают Килиноччи у армии Шри-Ланки
Корейский конфликт Битва при Йосу Южная Корея 17–18 декабря Северокорейский полупогружной корабль перехвачен и потоплен ВМС Республики Корея
Косовская война Битва при Подуево Социалистическая Федеративная Республика Югославия 23–27 декабря
1999 Косовская война Битва корзин Социалистическая Федеративная Республика Югославия 9 апреля — 10 июня
Каргильская война Битва при Тололинге Индия май—июнь Индийская победа
Кашмирский конфликт ,
Индио-пакистанская война 1999 года.
Каргильская война 3 мая — 26 июля Пакистанские военизированные формирования проникают в район индийский Каргил , спровоцировав полномасштабную войну между двумя соседями. После двух месяцев интенсивных боев было достигнуто прекращение огня и возвращение к статус-кво до войны . Битва закончилась решительной победой индейцев .
1999 Восточнотиморский кризис Битва при Айдабасалале Восточный Тимор 16 октября австралийского спецназа Победа
Вторая чеченская война Битва за Грозный Россия 25 декабря 1999 г. - 6 февраля 2000 г. Российская армия осаждает Грозный в декабре и захватывает его в феврале 2000 года.
2000 Моро конфликт Операция Доблесть Филиппины 15–17 февраля Филиппинские силы разгромили исламистов
Вторая чеченская война Battle of Komsomolskoye Россия 6–24 марта Российская армия уничтожила остатки чеченской группировки, сбежавшей из Грозного
Моро конфликт Операция Смелость Филиппины 15–21 марта Филиппинские силы разгромили Исламского фронта освобождения моро укрытия
Гражданская война в Сьерра-Леоне Лунги Лол противостояние Сьерра-Леоне 17 мая Великобритания отражает атаку Объединенного революционного фронта во время британской военной интервенции в гражданскую войну в Сьерра-Леоне.
Моро конфликт Битва при лагере Абубакар Филиппины 9 июля
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