WWII Battles - Archive

Battle of Stalingrad

A brutal and pivotal battle on the Eastern Front of World War II, where the Soviet Union successfully defended the city of Stalingrad from Axis forces.

Date: Aug 1942 - Feb 1943 Location: Stalingrad, Soviet Union

Battle of Normandy (D-Day)

The Allied invasion of Normandy on June 6, 1944, marked the beginning of the end for Nazi Germany in Western Europe.

Date: Jun 1944 - Aug 1944 Location: Normandy, France

Battle of Midway

A decisive naval battle in the Pacific Theater, considered a turning point in the war against Japan.

Date: Jun 1942 Location: Near Midway Atoll, Pacific Ocean

Battle of Britain

The sustained aerial campaign waged by the Royal Air Force (RAF) against the Luftwaffe in 1940, preventing a German invasion of Britain.

Date: Jul 1940 - Oct 1940 Location: United Kingdom

Second Battle of El Alamein

A major turning point in the North African campaign, where British forces defeated the Axis powers.

Date: Oct 1942 - Nov 1942 Location: El Alamein, Egypt

Battle of Iwo Jima

A fierce battle in the Pacific theater, known for its intense fighting and iconic flag-raising photograph.

Date: Feb 1945 - Mar 1945 Location: Iwo Jima, Japan

World War II Archive

Key Battles of World War II

Battle of Stalingrad

Battle of Normandy (D-Day)

Battle of Midway

Battle of Britain

Second Battle of El Alamein

Battle of Iwo Jima