Events with tag - Battles

January 1, 1505 BC

Battle of Naharin

A decisive battle fought between Ancient Egypt under Pharaoh Thutmose I and the Mitanni kingdom along the Euphrates River. This battle marked Egypt's most significant territorial expansion into Western Asia and established Egypt as a dominant military power in the region.

April 19, 1458 BC

Battle of Megiddo

The Battle of Megiddo in 1457 BCE marked the first reliably documented battle in world history, where Pharaoh Thutmose III led Egyptian forces against a coalition of 330 Canaanite cities, resulting in a decisive victory that established Egyptian dominance in the Levant region.

June 15, 1291 BC

Battle of Qadesh (1290 BCE)

The Battle of Qadesh was a pivotal military confrontation between Ancient Egypt under Pharaoh Seti I and the Hittite Empire led by King Muwatalli II. The battle took place near the strategic city of Qadesh, resulting in Egyptian victory and reshaping the power dynamics in the ancient Near East.

606 BC

Battle of Carchemish

The Battle of Carchemish in 605 BCE was a pivotal conflict where Babylonian forces under Nebuchadnezzar II defeated Egyptian army led by Pharaoh Necho II, ending Egyptian influence in the Levant and establishing Babylonian dominance in the ancient Near East.

August 17, 481 BC

Battle of Thermopylae

A historic battle where 300 Spartans and 7,000 Greeks defended against massive Persian invasion force of 300,000 at a narrow mountain pass in Greece, becoming a symbol of courage and sacrifice against overwhelming odds.

November 5, 334 BC

Battle of Issus

A pivotal battle in 333 BCE where Alexander the Great's 40,000-strong Macedonian army defeated Darius III's Persian force of over 100,000 soldiers near modern-day southern Turkey, marking a crucial turning point in the conquest of the Persian Empire.

October 1, 332 BC

Battle of Gaugamela

The Battle of Gaugamela was a decisive military engagement fought on October 1, 331 BCE, where Alexander the Great's 47,000 Macedonian troops defeated Darius III's Persian army of 250,000 soldiers near modern-day Erbil, Iraq. This historic victory led to the collapse of the Persian Empire and established Macedonian dominance across Asia.

October 19, 203 BC

Battle of Zama

The Battle of Zama was a decisive military engagement that ended the Second Punic War in 202 BCE. Roman forces under Scipio Africanus defeated Carthaginian army led by Hannibal Barca, establishing Rome as the dominant Mediterranean power.

September 30, 53 BC

Battle of Alesia

The Battle of Alesia was a pivotal siege battle that occurred in 52 BC, where Julius Caesar's 60,000 Roman troops defeated a combined Gallic force of 300,000 warriors led by Vercingetorix through innovative siege techniques and fortifications.

August 2, 338

Battle of Chaeronea

The Battle of Chaeronea in 338 BCE marked a crucial turning point in ancient Greek history, where Macedonian forces under Philip II and young Alexander defeated Greek city-states, ending their independence and establishing Macedonian dominance.

July 1, 640

Battle of Heliopolis

A crucial battle in July 640 CE near modern-day Cairo, where Arab Muslim forces under 'Amr ibn al-'As defeated the larger Byzantine army led by General Theodorus, leading to the Muslim conquest of Egypt.

June 15, 1289

Battle of Siewierz

The Battle of Siewierz in 1289 was a crucial military confrontation between the forces of Henry IV Probus and Władysław the Elbow-high for dominance over Silesian and Lesser Poland territories. The battle involved approximately 5,500 warriors, with casualties on both sides amounting to about 1,400 fallen soldiers.

February 1, 1331

John of Luxembourg's Invasion of Lesser Poland

In February 1331, Czech forces under the command of John of Luxembourg launched an invasion of Lesser Poland. The 20,000-strong Czech army attempted to capture Kraków, but the 3,000-strong garrison under the command of Władysław the Elbow-high successfully defended the city. The invasion ended in failure for the invaders but caused significant damage to the region.

October 10, 1410

Battle of Koronowo

The Battle of Koronowo was a significant armed clash between Polish forces under the command of Sędziwój of Ostroróg and the Teutonic forces led by Michael Küchmeister von Sternberg. The battle ended in a decisive victory for the Poles, who captured 50 Teutonic knights and seized 26 order banners.

June 7, 1457

The Siege of Malbork

The Siege of Malbork in 1457 was a crucial event in the Thirteen Years' War. The fortress, which symbolized the power of the Teutonic Order, was captured by Polish forces under the command of Casimir IV Jagiellon by purchasing it from Czech mercenaries for 190,000 Hungarian florins.

September 17, 1462

Battle of Świecino

The Battle of Świecino (September 17, 1462) was a crucial engagement during the Thirteen Years' War, in which Polish forces under the command of Piotr Dunin defeated the Teutonic forces led by Fritz von Raveneck. This victory significantly weakened the position of the Teutonic Order in Pomerelia.

July 21, 1861

First Battle of Bull Run

The First Battle of Bull Run was a pivotal engagement of the American Civil War, fought on July 21, 1861, near Manassas Junction, Virginia. The battle resulted in a Confederate victory and shattered both sides' illusions of a quick war.

February 11, 1862

Battle of Fort Donelson

A decisive Union victory in the American Civil War where General Ulysses S. Grant captured the Confederate stronghold Fort Donelson, leading to the surrender of approximately 12,000 Confederate soldiers and securing Union control of Kentucky and Tennessee.

April 6, 1862

Battle of Shiloh

A pivotal two-day battle of the American Civil War fought on April 6-7, 1862, near Pittsburg Landing, Tennessee, resulting in a crucial Union victory and over 23,000 casualties.

August 28, 1862

Second Battle of Bull Run

A decisive Confederate victory in the American Civil War where General Robert E. Lee's 50,000 troops outmaneuvered Union forces of 62,000 men near Manassas, Virginia, resulting in over 22,000 total casualties.

December 11, 1862

Battle of Fredericksburg

A devastating Civil War battle fought from December 11-15, 1862, where Confederate forces under Robert E. Lee decisively defeated Union forces led by Ambrose Burnside, resulting in massive Union casualties during repeated unsuccessful assaults on Marye's Heights.

April 30, 1863

Battle of Chancellorsville

A significant Civil War battle fought from April 30 to May 6, 1863, in Spotsylvania County, Virginia. Confederate General Robert E. Lee achieved a remarkable victory against Union forces despite being outnumbered more than two to one, though the victory was overshadowed by the loss of Stonewall Jackson.

May 18, 1863

Battle of Vicksburg

The 47-day siege of Vicksburg (May 18 - July 4, 1863) was a decisive Union victory in the American Civil War. Under General Ulysses S. Grant, Union forces captured this Confederate stronghold, gaining control of the Mississippi River and effectively splitting the Confederacy in two.

July 4, 1863

Siege of Vicksburg

The Siege of Vicksburg, a 47-day military campaign led by Union General Ulysses S. Grant, concluded with Confederate surrender on July 4, 1863, marking a decisive turning point in the American Civil War by securing Union control of the Mississippi River.

July 18, 1863

Battle of Fort Wagner

A pivotal American Civil War battle where Union forces launched two major assaults against Confederate Fort Wagner near Charleston. The battle is particularly notable for featuring the 54th Massachusetts Infantry, one of the first African American regiments, in a heroic charge that helped change perceptions of Black soldiers.

May 31, 1864

Battle of Cold Harbor

A devastating Civil War battle fought from May 31 to June 12, 1864, near Mechanicsville, Virginia, resulting in massive Union casualties during Grant's Overland Campaign. The battle marked a significant turning point when Union forces suffered over 12,000 casualties against Confederate defensive positions.

December 15, 1864

Battle of Nashville

The Battle of Nashville (December 15-16, 1864) was a decisive Union victory during the American Civil War. Union forces under Major General George H. Thomas defeated Confederate forces led by General John Bell Hood, effectively destroying the Confederate Army of Tennessee.

April 3, 1865

Fall of Richmond

The capture of Richmond by Union forces on April 3, 1865, marked a decisive turning point in the American Civil War. Confederate forces evacuated the city, setting fire to military supplies which led to a devastating fire destroying much of the business district.

April 9, 1865

Battle of Appomattox Court House

The Battle of Appomattox Court House was the final major military engagement of the American Civil War, where Confederate General Robert E. Lee surrendered his Army of Northern Virginia to Union General Ulysses S. Grant on April 9, 1865, effectively ending the Civil War.

April 12, 1865

Surrender of Mobile, Alabama

Mobile, Alabama, the last major Confederate port city, surrendered to Union forces under Major General Edward Canby on April 12, 1865. This surrender came shortly after the fall of Fort Blakeley and effectively ended Confederate resistance in the Deep South.

November 6, 1865

CSS Shenandoah's Final Surrender

The CSS Shenandoah became the last Confederate unit to surrender when it lowered its flag in Liverpool, England, after conducting a remarkable 12-month global campaign that continued months after the Civil War's end.

September 9, 1939

Battle of Bzura

The Battle of Bzura, lasting from September 9 to 22, 1939, was the largest armed clash of the September Campaign. In this battle, the Polish armies 'Poznań' and 'Pomorze' under the command of Gen. Tadeusz Kutrzeba and Gen. Władysław Bortnowski made a desperate attempt to stop the German advance on Warsaw.

October 2, 1939

Battle of Kock

The Battle of Kock (October 2-5, 1939) was the last battle of regular Polish Army units during the September Campaign. The Independent Operational Group 'Polesie' under the command of General Franciszek Kleeberg made a heroic stand against superior German forces. Despite the inevitable defeat, the battle became a symbol of Polish soldier's indomitability.

December 7, 1941

Attack on Pearl Harbor

On December 7, 1941, Japanese forces launched a devastating surprise aerial attack on the U.S. naval base at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. The attack killed 2,403 Americans, destroyed numerous ships and aircraft, and led to America's entry into World War II.

August 7, 1942

Battle of Guadalcanal

The Battle of Guadalcanal (August 1942 - February 1943) was a decisive Allied victory in World War II's Pacific Theater, marking America's first major offensive against Japan. The six-month campaign resulted in securing vital shipping lanes and establishing crucial forward bases.

August 7, 1942

Battle of Guadalcanal

The Battle of Guadalcanal (August 7, 1942 - February 1943) was a pivotal World War II campaign where Allied forces launched their first major offensive against the Japanese Empire in the Pacific. The six-month battle resulted in a decisive Allied victory, securing strategic control of the Solomon Islands and protecting vital supply routes.

February 20, 1944

Defense of the Reich Peak Campaign

The Defense of the Reich reached its climax in 1944 when the Luftwaffe engaged in desperate battles against Allied bomber formations and their P-51 Mustang escorts, marking a crucial turning point in the air war over Europe.

October 2, 1944

Battle of Aachen

The Battle of Aachen was a major urban battle of World War II, fought from October 2-21, 1944, marking the first capture of a major German city by American forces. The battle resulted in an American victory despite Hitler's order to defend the city to the last man.