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What was the Battle of Fort Eben-Emael (1940)?

Introduction The Battle of Fort Eben-Emael was a battle between Belgian and German forces that took place between 10 May and 11 May 1940, and was part of the Battle of Belgium and Fall Gelb, the German invasion of the Low Countries and France during World War Two. An assault force of German paratroopers, Fallschirmjäger,… Read More

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What was the Battle of Lys (1940)?

Introduction The Battle of the Lys (French: Bataille de la Lys, Dutch: Leieslag) was a major battle between Belgian and German forces during the German Invasion of Belgium of 1940, in World War Two, and the final major battle fought by Belgian troops before their surrender on 28 May. It was the bloodiest of the… Read More

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What was the Invasion of Luxembourg (1940)?

Introduction The German invasion of Luxembourg was part of Case Yellow (German: Fall Gelb), the German invasion of the Low Countries – Belgium, Luxembourg and the Netherlands – and France during World War II. The battle began on 10 May 1940 and lasted just one day. Facing only light resistance, German troops quickly occupied Luxembourg.… Read More

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What was the Battle of Belgium (1940)?

Introduction The Battle of Belgium or Belgian Campaign, often referred to within Belgium as the 18 Days’ Campaign (French: Campagne des 18 jours, Dutch: Achttiendaagse Veldtocht), formed part of the greater Battle of France, an offensive campaign by Germany during the Second World War. It took place over 18 days in May 1940 and ended… Read More

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What was the Battle of Zsibó (1705)?

Introduction Battle of Zsibó (Hungarian: Zsibói csata, German: Schlacht bei Siben, Romanian: Bătălia de la Jibou) was fought on 15 November 1705 between the Kuruc (Hungarian) army (supported by French contingents) and forces of the Habsburg Empire, Kingdom of Denmark and Vojvodian Serbs in Zsibó, Principality of Transylvania (today: Jibou, Romania). The Austrian marshal Ludwig… Read More

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What was the Battle of Winwaed (655)?

Introduction The Battle of the Winwaed (Welsh: Maes Gai; Medieval Latin: Strages Gai Campi) was fought on 15 November 655 between King Penda of Mercia and Oswiu of Bernicia, ending in the Mercians’ defeat and Penda’s death. According to Bede, the battle marked the effective demise of Anglo-Saxon paganism. Background The roots of the battle… Read More