Battle of Bologna

Battle of Bologna
Part of the Spring 1945 offensive in Italy during World War II

Map of the battle
Date9–21 April 1945
Location
Bologna, Italy
44°29′38.000″N 11°20′34.001″E / 44.49388889°N 11.34277806°E / 44.49388889; 11.34277806
Result Allied victory
Belligerents
Poland Poland
 United Kingdom
 United States
 Italy
 Brazil (aviation)		  Germany
Commanders and leaders
Poland Władysław Anders
Poland Zygmunt Bohusz-Szyszko		 Nazi Germany Richard Heidrich
Units involved
Poland II Corps
United Kingdom V Corps (Elements)
United States II Corps (Elements)
Vargas Era Brazilian Expeditionary Force		 Nazi Germany I Parachute Corps
Nazi Germany XIV Panzer Corps (Elements)
Casualties and losses
Poland 234 dead & 1,228 wounded
Kingdom of Italy 84 killed, 159 wounded, 15 missing[1]		 Unknown, but heavy
Battle of Bologna is located in Italy
Battle of Bologna
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Location within Italy
Battle of Bologna is located in Europe
Battle of Bologna
Battle of Bologna (Europe)

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.

  1. ^ "Friuli"