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Battle of Bologna 1945

Battle of Bologna: Bitwa o Bolonie 1945
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Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.

Key facts

Date9 April 1945 – 21 April 1945Wikidata
Year1945Wikidata P580 (start time)
EraWorld War II era (1939–1945)derived from year
LocationItalyNatural Earth (modern borders)
ContinentEuropeNatural Earth
War / conflictSpring 1945 offensive in ItalyWikidata P361
ParticipantsPoland, United Kingdom, United StatesWikidata P710
Coordinates44.4939, 11.3428Wikidata P625

About the battle

The Battle of Bologna was fought in Bologna, Italy, from 9–21 April 1945 during the Second World War, as part of the Spring 1945 offensive in Italy. The Allied forces were victorious, with the Polish II Corps and supporting Allied units capturing the city on 21 April.

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Location

44.4939, 11.3428 · Italy

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