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OperationBattleaxe

1941–1941

In 1941, Operation Battleaxe was a special operation where Poland, the Czech Republic, and the United Kingdom fought Germany and Italy.

OUTCOME
DECISIVE VICTORY B
Era
1941–1941
SIDES
5
⚔ CONFLICT SPECIAL OPERATION

OperationBattleaxe

⚔ World War II · 1939–1945 is part of this war
{{ubl| | | Poland| Czechoslovakia}} Poland Czech Republic United Kingdom
VS
{{ubl| | }} Germany Italy
Start: 15.06.1941 End: 17.06.1941 Duration: 2 days Participants: 5 countries
Overview
Sides
Chronology
Outcomes
01 / Overview
Operation Battleaxe
Date
1941–1941
Type
special operation
Duration
2 days
Participants
Poland Czech Republic United Kingdom Germany Italy
Outcome
decisive victory b
Parent War
World War II
02 / Sides
Belligerents 5 participants
{{ubl| | | Poland| Czechoslovakia}}
Poland Poland Primary Czech Republic Czech Republic Primary United Kingdom United Kingdom Primary
VS
{{ubl| | }}
Germany Germany Primary Italy Italy Primary
03 / Outcomes
Outcome & Human Cost
🏆Decisive Victory — Side B
Side / CountryMilitaryCivilianDisplaced
United Kingdom969——
Germany93——
Italy592——
FIRST DEFENSE DEALS AFTER WAR 20 deals
Year Weapon / Product Seller Buyer Type Value
1942 Albemarle United Kingdom Russia new-build —
1942 Heinkel He 60 Germany Bulgaria second-hand —
1943 Cruiser Mk VIII Challenger United Kingdom United Kingdom new-build —
1943 Loch-class frigate United Kingdom Canada second-hand —
1943 Gazelle-class cruiser Italy Germany second-hand —
1943 J-class torpedo boat Italy Finland second-hand —
1943 Beretta Model 38 Italy Japan new-build —
1943 Heinkel He 114 Germany Spain new-build —
1943 10.5 cm leFH 18 Germany Bulgaria aid —
1943 PBM-5 Mariner United States United Kingdom new-build —
1943 Astra 600 Spain Germany new-build —
1944 Mortaio da 81/14 Modello 35 Italy Germany second-hand —
1944 10.5 cm leFH 18 Germany Finland aid —
1944 10.5 cm leFH 18 Germany France aid —
1944 Stinson L-5 Sentinel United States United Kingdom aid —
1944 Stinson L-5 Sentinel United States United Kingdom aid —
1944 Colony-class frigate United States United Kingdom aid —
1945 Caproni Ca.309 Italy Argentina second-hand —
1945 Focke-Wulf Ta 152 Germany Japan license-production —
1946 Short Sandringham United Kingdom United Kingdom new-build —
📚 Sources
  1. Uppsala Conflict Data Program (UCDP)
  2. Correlates of War (CoW) project
  3. Official archives and academic literature