Events with tag - Military Operation

August 7, 1864

Shenandoah Valley Campaign

A pivotal Civil War campaign where Union General Philip Sheridan led 40,000 troops to destroy Confederate forces and resources in the Shenandoah Valley, effectively eliminating a crucial Confederate supply route and base of operations.

December 7, 1941

US Enters WWII

The Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, marked the United States' official entry into World War II, transforming a regional conflict into a global war and forever changing the course of history.

June 30, 1943

Operation Cartwheel

Operation Cartwheel was a significant World War II Allied offensive launched on June 30, 1943, under General Douglas MacArthur's command. The operation aimed to neutralize the Japanese stronghold at Rabaul through a sophisticated bypass strategy rather than direct assault.

September 3, 1943

Operation Baytown

Operation Baytown was a strategic Allied invasion of mainland Italy during World War II, marking the beginning of the Italian Campaign. British XIII Corps crossed the Strait of Messina to establish a crucial foothold in Calabria, facilitating Italy's surrender and weakening German positions.

July 25, 1944

Operation Cobra

Operation Cobra was a decisive World War II offensive launched by Allied forces on July 25, 1944, to break through German defenses in Normandy. Led by General Omar Bradley, this massive operation combined aerial bombardment with ground forces to create a breakthrough near Saint-Lô.

August 21, 1944

Eisenhower Approves Paris Liberation Plan

President Eisenhower made a crucial decision to approve the liberation of Paris on August 21, 1944, leading to the successful freeing of the French capital from Nazi control and marking a pivotal moment in World War II.

August 24, 1944

Liberation of Paris

On August 24, 1944, the French 2nd Armored Division, led by General Philippe Leclerc, entered Paris to liberate it from Nazi occupation. After intense street fighting and coordination with resistance fighters, the Germans surrendered on August 25, marking a pivotal moment in World War II and French history.

April 21, 1945

Liberation of Bologna

The liberation of Bologna on April 21, 1945, marked a crucial victory in World War II's Italian Campaign when Polish II Corps and American forces, supported by Italian partisans, freed the city from Nazi occupation after intense urban combat.