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A formation of Spitfires shortly before World War II. This is a list of World War II battles encompassing land, naval, and air engagements as well as campaigns, operations, defensive lines and sieges. Campaigns generally refer to broader strategic operations conducted over a large bit of territory and over a long period.
Caused the United States to formally enter World War II and declare war on Japan, Germany, and Italy; Resulted in reorganization and buildup of the U.S. Armed Forces; Resulted in shift in public opinion in favor of entering the war; Battle of Wake Island: December 8, 1941 December 23, 1941 Wake Island: 627 (130 killed, 49 wounded and 448 ...
Battles and operations of World War II involving the Solomon Islands (2 C, 45 P) Battles and operations of World War II involving South Africa (4 C, 16 P) Battles and operations of World War II involving the Soviet Union (9 C, 26 P)
List of military operations in the Nordic countries during World War II Invasion of Denmark and Norway (April–June 1940) Continuation war (June 25, 1941 – September 19, 1944)
Battle of Tarawa (a.k.a. Tarawa-Makin) – 1943 – World War II; Battle of Tarifa – 1340 – during the Reconquista; Battle of Tassafaronga – 1942 – World War II; Battle of Tashkessen – 1877 – Russo-Turkish War (1877–1878) Battle of Teruel – 1937 – Spanish Civil War (1936–1939) Battle of Tchernaïa – 1855 – Crimean War
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In all, 44 World War II campaigns were designated by the U.S. Army: 24 for the Asiatic–Pacific Theater, 19 in the European–African–Middle Eastern Theater, and one in the American Theater. In addition, there were three main blanket campaigns: antisubmarine warfare, ground combat and air combat.
Pages in category "Battles of World War II involving the United States" The following 186 pages are in this category, out of 186 total. This list may not reflect recent changes .