Events with tag - Invasion

September 28, 481 BC

Battle of Salamis

A pivotal naval battle in 480 BC where the Greek fleet led by Themistocles defeated the larger Persian armada of Xerxes I in the narrow straits between Piraeus and Salamis Island, marking a turning point in the Second Persian invasion of Greece.

June 14, 1940

Fall of Paris

German forces entered Paris without resistance on June 14, 1940, marking the beginning of a four-year Nazi occupation that transformed the French capital into a stronghold of German military power in Western Europe.

November 8, 1942

Operation Torch

Operation Torch was the largest Allied amphibious invasion of World War II launched on November 8, 1942, targeting French North Africa. Under General Eisenhower's command, 107,000 troops executed coordinated landings at Casablanca, Oran, and Algiers, marking America's first major offensive against Nazi Germany.

November 8, 1942

Operation Torch

Operation Torch was a massive Allied amphibious invasion of French North Africa launched on November 8, 1942. Under General Eisenhower's command, American and British forces conducted simultaneous landings at Casablanca, Oran, and Algiers, marking America's first major offensive against Nazi Germany in World War II.

July 10, 1943

Operation Husky

Operation Husky was a massive Allied invasion of Sicily launched on July 10, 1943, involving over 2,500 ships and 180,000 troops. This pivotal World War II operation led to Italy's surrender and established crucial Allied control in the Mediterranean.

July 10, 1943

Operation Husky

Operation Husky, the Allied invasion of Sicily, was one of the largest amphibious operations of World War II. Led by General Dwight D. Eisenhower, the operation involved over 160,000 troops and 3,000 ships, marking the Allies' first major step into Nazi-occupied Europe.

September 9, 1943

Operation Avalanche

The Allied invasion of mainland Italy began with Operation Avalanche on September 9, 1943, when US Fifth Army under Lieutenant General Mark W. Clark landed at Salerno. The operation involved 450 ships and 125,000 Allied troops, marking the first major Allied assault on Nazi-occupied Europe from the south.

September 9, 1943

Operation Avalanche: Allied Invasion of Salerno

Operation Avalanche was the largest Allied amphibious assault in the Mediterranean during World War II, launched on September 9, 1943. Under the command of U.S. General Mark Clark, American and British forces landed at Salerno, establishing a crucial foothold in mainland Italy following Italy's surrender to the Allies.

January 22, 1944

Battle of Anzio

Operation Shingle began on January 22, 1944, when Allied forces launched an amphibious assault on Anzio, Italy. The operation involved 40,000 American and British troops under Major General John P. Lucas, aiming to outflank German defenses and create a pathway to Rome.

June 6, 1944

D-Day Invasion

The D-Day invasion on June 6, 1944, was the largest amphibious military operation in history, where 156,000 Allied troops stormed five beaches in Normandy, France, marking the beginning of Western Europe's liberation from Nazi control during World War II.

June 6, 1944

D-Day Invasion

On June 6, 1944, Allied forces launched Operation Overlord, the largest amphibious invasion in military history, storming five beaches in Normandy, France. This massive operation involved over 156,000 troops, 5,000 ships, and 11,000 aircraft, marking a crucial turning point in World War II.

October 20, 1944

Battle of Leyte Gulf

The Battle of Leyte Gulf marked one of World War II's largest naval operations when U.S. forces under General MacArthur launched a massive amphibious invasion of Leyte Island, Philippines, involving over 200,000 troops and 700 ships.

June 25, 1950

Korean War Begins

On June 25, 1950, North Korean forces launched a massive invasion of South Korea, marking the beginning of the Korean War. The surprise attack involved 90,000 troops supported by Soviet-made tanks and aircraft, quickly overwhelming South Korean defenses.

April 17, 1961

Bay of Pigs Invasion

A failed military invasion of Cuba by CIA-trained Cuban exiles attempting to overthrow Fidel Castro's communist government. The operation lasted three days and resulted in a complete failure, strengthening Castro's position and pushing Cuba closer to the Soviet Union.

January 5, 1968

Prague Spring

The Prague Spring was a brief period of liberalization in Communist Czechoslovakia, beginning when Alexander Dubček became leader in January 1968. The movement introduced democratic reforms but was forcibly ended by Soviet-led Warsaw Pact invasion in August 1968.