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″N 11°20′34″E / 44.493889°N 11.342778°E / 44.493889; 11.342778
Result Allied victory
Belligerents
 Poland
United Kingdom
United States
Italy
Brazil (aviation)
 Germany
Commanders and leaders
Władysław Anders
Zygmunt Bohusz-Szyszko
Richard Heidrich
Units involved
II Corps
V Corps (Elements)
II Corps (Elements)
1st Fighter Squadron
I Parachute Corps
XIV Panzer Corps (Elements)
Casualties and losses
234 dead and 1,228 wounded
84 killed, 159 wounded, 15 missing
Unknown, but heavy
Location within Italy
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.