Battles of World War II

(1939-1945)

Battle of Westerplatte

The Battle of Westerplatte, from September 1 to 7, 1939, marked the first clash of World War II. German forces attacked the Polish garrison at Westerplatte, leading to a week-long defense before Polish forces surrendered, demonstrating significant resistance.

Axis Victory

Battle of Chojnice

The Battle of Chojnice on September 1, 1939, involved the German Wehrmacht's rapid assault on the town of Chojnice in Poland, resulting in a swift Axis victory and the capture of the strategic location.

Axis Victory

Battle of Danzig Bay

The Battle of Danzig Bay on September 1, 1939, was a naval engagement in which German naval forces attacked Polish ships in the Bay of Danzig, leading to an Axis victory and control of the strategic maritime area.

Axis Victory

Battle of Krojanty

The Battle of Krojanty on September 1, 1939, involved a Polish cavalry charge against German infantry, aiming to delay the German advance. The charge was symbolic of Polish resistance despite ending in an Axis victory.

Axis Victory

Battle of Lasy Królewskie

The Battle of Lasy Królewskie on September 1, 1939, saw Polish forces engaging German troops in the forests, resulting in a rare Allied victory during the early days of the invasion.

Poland Victory

Battle of Mokra

The Battle of Mokra, fought on September 1, 1939, was a significant Polish victory during the Invasion of Poland, where Polish cavalry units successfully repelled German armored divisions, inflicting heavy casualties.

Poland Victory

Battle of Mikołów

The Battle of Mikołów, from September 1 to 2, 1939, was an early confrontation in the Invasion of Poland where German forces quickly overcame Polish defenses, contributing to the Axis advance.

Axis Victory

Battle of Pszczyna

The Battle of Pszczyna, from September 1 to 2, 1939, saw German forces defeat the Polish army, enabling a further push into Polish territory and solidifying the Axis advance.

Axis Victory

Battle of Częstochowa

The Battle of Częstochowa, from September 1 to 3, 1939, involved intense fighting between German and Polish forces, resulting in a decisive Axis victory and the occupation of the city.

Axis Victory

Battle of Mława

The Battle of Mława, from September 1 to 3, 1939, saw the Polish forces making a strong defensive stand against the German invasion. Despite initial successes, the overwhelming strength of the German forces eventually led to an Axis victory.

Axis Victory

Battle of Jordanów

The Battle of Jordanów, from September 1 to 3, 1939, involved fierce fighting as Polish forces attempted to halt the German advance through southern Poland. The battle ended in an Axis victory, contributing to the rapid German progression.

Axis Victory

Battle of Węgierska Górka

The Battle of Węgierska Górka, from September 1 to 3, 1939, saw Polish fortifications face a concentrated German attack. Despite the strong defense, the battle concluded with an Axis victory, further facilitating the German advance into Poland.

Axis Victory

Battle of Grudziądz

The Battle of Grudziądz, from September 1 to 4, 1939, was marked by intense combat as German forces besieged the city. The superior numbers and firepower of the Germans led to an Axis victory, resulting in significant Polish losses.

Axis Victory

Battle of Tuchola Forest

The Battle of Tuchola Forest, from September 1 to 5, 1939, saw German forces encircling and defeating the Polish Army in a series of engagements. The battle resulted in a decisive Axis victory, severely crippling Polish defensive capabilities.

Axis Victory

Slovak invasion of Poland

The Slovak invasion of Poland, from September 1 to 16, 1939, involved Slovakian forces supporting the German offensive. This collaboration resulted in the Axis gaining control over parts of southern Poland, complementing the broader German invasion.

Axis Victory

Battle of Hel

The Battle of Hel, from September 1 to October 2, 1939, was a prolonged siege where Polish forces held out against the German assault on the Hel Peninsula. Despite determined defense, the overwhelming German firepower eventually secured an Axis victory.

Axis Victory

Battle of Fraustadt

The Battle of Fraustadt on September 2, 1939, saw Polish forces briefly hold off the advancing Germans. The encounter ended in an Allied victory, providing a short-lived morale boost to Polish defenders.

Poland Victory

Battle of Borowa Góra

The Battle of Borowa Góra, from September 2 to 6, 1939, involved intense fighting between Polish and German forces. Despite valiant resistance, the superior German forces secured an Axis victory, further advancing their position in Poland.

Axis Victory

Battle of Bukowiec

The Battle of Bukowiec on September 3, 1939, saw German forces overwhelming Polish defenders. The brief but fierce battle ended in an Axis victory, contributing to the rapid German advance in the early days of the invasion.

Axis Victory

Battle of Katowice

The Battle of Katowice, from September 3 to 4, 1939, saw German forces swiftly overpowering Polish defenders in the city of Katowice. The battle ended with a decisive Axis victory, facilitating further German advances into Polish territory.

Axis Victory

Battle of Piotrków Trybunalski

The Battle of Piotrków Trybunalski, from September 4 to 6, 1939, involved intense fighting between Polish and German forces. The battle concluded with an Axis victory, enabling German forces to continue their advance through central Poland.

Axis Victory

Battle of Różan

The Battle of Różan, from September 4 to 6, 1939, saw German forces attacking Polish defensive positions in the town of Różan. Despite determined resistance, the battle ended in an Axis victory, allowing further German penetration into northeastern Poland.

Axis Victory

Battle of Tomaszów Mazowiecki

The Battle of Tomaszów Mazowiecki on September 6, 1939, involved a German assault on the town, resulting in heavy fighting. The battle concluded with an Axis victory, contributing to the rapid German advance during the invasion.

Axis Victory

Battle of Pułtusk

The Battle of Pułtusk, from September 6 to 7, 1939, saw German forces attacking Polish positions in the town of Pułtusk. The battle ended with an Axis victory, further weakening Polish defensive efforts.

Axis Victory

Battle of Łódź

The Battle of Łódź, from September 6 to 8, 1939, involved German forces attacking the city of Łódź. The battle resulted in an Axis victory, enabling further German penetration into central Poland.

Axis Victory

Battle of Barak

The Battle of Barak, from September 7 to 8, 1939, saw Polish forces mounting a defense against German attackers. The battle ended with a rare Allied victory, temporarily halting the German advance in the region.

Poland Victory

Battle of Łomża

The Battle of Łomża, from September 7 to 10, 1939, involved German forces assaulting the Polish town of Łomża. Despite fierce resistance, the battle concluded with an Axis victory, furthering the German invasion efforts.

Axis Victory

Battle of Wizna

The Battle of Wizna, from September 7 to 10, 1939, saw a small Polish force holding out against a much larger German army. The battle, often compared to the Battle of Thermopylae, ended in an Axis victory after fierce resistance.

Axis Victory

Battle of Wola Cyrusowa

The Battle of Wola Cyrusowa on September 8, 1939, involved a fierce engagement where Polish forces successfully repelled a German attack. The battle resulted in an Allied victory, showcasing Polish resilience.

Poland Victory

Battle of Radom

The Battle of Radom, from September 8 to 9, 1939, saw German forces launching a decisive assault on Polish positions in Radom. The battle ended with an Axis victory, contributing to the encirclement of Polish troops.

Axis Victory

Battle of Gdynia

The Battle of Gdynia, from September 8 to 14, 1939, involved German forces attacking the port city of Gdynia. The battle concluded with an Axis victory, resulting in the capture of a significant strategic location.

Axis Victory

Siege of Warsaw

The Siege of Warsaw, from September 8 to 28, 1939, saw German forces besieging the Polish capital. Despite valiant defense, the city fell to the Axis powers, marking a significant defeat for Poland.

Axis Victory

Battle of Bzura

The Battle of Bzura, from September 9 to 19, 1939, was the largest battle during the Invasion of Poland. Polish forces launched a major counterattack against the German invaders but ultimately suffered a decisive defeat.

Axis Victory

Battle of Kampinos Forest

The Battle of Kampinos Forest, from September 9 to 20, 1939, involved fierce fighting between Polish and German forces. Despite Polish efforts to resist, the battle ended in an Axis victory.

Axis Victory

Battle of Jarosław

The Battle of Jarosław, from September 10 to 11, 1939, saw German forces capturing the town of Jarosław after heavy fighting. The battle ended in an Axis victory, contributing to the rapid German advance.

Axis Victory

Battle of Kępa Oksywska

The Battle of Kępa Oksywska, from September 10 to 19, 1939, was a significant engagement during the Invasion of Poland. German forces defeated the Polish defenders, securing control over the Oksywie Heights.

Axis Victory

Battle of Kałuszyn

The Battle of Kałuszyn, from September 11 to 12, 1939, saw Polish forces successfully counterattacking and briefly halting the German advance. The battle resulted in an Allied victory, demonstrating Polish resolve.

Poland Victory

Battle of Przemyśl

The Battle of Przemyśl, from September 11 to 14, 1939, involved intense fighting as German forces captured the strategic city of Przemyśl. The battle ended in an Axis victory, further weakening Polish defenses.

Axis Victory

Battle of Lwów

The Battle of Lwów, from September 12 to 22, 1939, saw Polish forces defend the city against German and Soviet invaders. Despite fierce resistance, the overwhelming Axis forces secured victory, leading to the city's surrender.

Axis Victory

Battle of Modlin

The Battle of Modlin, from September 13 to 29, 1939, involved the German siege of the Modlin Fortress. Polish defenders resisted for over two weeks before the fortress fell to the Axis powers, marking a significant defeat for Poland.

Axis Victory

Battle of Jaworów

The Battle of Jaworów, from September 14 to 16, 1939, saw Polish forces launching a counterattack against the Germans. The battle ended in an Allied victory, with Polish troops achieving a temporary success before continued German advances.

Poland Victory

Battle of Brześć Litewski

The Battle of Brześć Litewski, from September 14 to 17, 1939, saw German forces capturing the fortress town after intense fighting. The battle concluded with an Axis victory, further weakening Polish defensive lines.

Axis Victory

Battle of Kobryń

The Battle of Kobryń, from September 14 to 18, 1939, involved heavy clashes between Polish and German forces. Despite fierce resistance, the battle ended inconclusively, with Polish forces eventually retreating in the face of superior enemy numbers.

Inconclusive Victory

Battle of Tomaszów Lubelski

The Battle of Tomaszów Lubelski, from September 17 to 26, 1939, was one of the largest tank battles of the Invasion of Poland. The battle ended in an Axis victory, with German forces defeating the Polish Army in a crucial engagement.

Axis Victory

Battle of Wólka Węglowa

The Battle of Wólka Węglowa on September 19, 1939, saw Polish forces successfully breaking through German lines. The battle ended with an Allied victory, enabling a temporary escape for Polish troops encircled near Warsaw.

Poland Victory

Battle of Krasnystaw

The Battle of Krasnystaw, from September 19 to 20, 1939, saw German forces defeating Polish troops defending the town. The battle concluded with an Axis victory, further consolidating German control over the region.

Axis Victory

Battle of Cześniki

The Battle of Cześniki, from September 21 to 22, 1939, involved Polish forces successfully repelling a German attack. The battle ended in an Allied victory, showcasing Polish resistance during the invasion.

Poland Victory

Battle of Łomianki

The Battle of Łomianki on September 22, 1939, saw German forces defeating Polish defenders, securing a crucial position north of Warsaw. The battle ended in an Axis victory, further tightening the encirclement of the Polish capital.

Axis Victory

Battle of Krasnobród

The Battle of Krasnobród on September 23, 1939, involved a successful Polish cavalry charge against German forces. The battle resulted in an Allied victory, demonstrating the effectiveness of traditional cavalry tactics even in modern warfare.

Poland Victory

Battle of Kock

The Battle of Kock, from October 2 to 5, 1939, was the final battle of the Invasion of Poland. German forces ultimately defeated the Polish Independent Operational Group Polesie, marking the end of organized resistance.

Axis Victory