On this day

26 May

Events from the atlas database that began on this day in 1939–1945. Database entries only; days without entries are marked.

• 1940
  Dunkirk evacuation (Operation Dynamo)
  Naval operation · Dunkirk, FranceShow on map →
• 1942
  Battle of Gazala
  Battle · Gazala line, west of TobrukShow on map →
• 1942
  Battle of Bir Hakeim
  Battle · Bir Hakeim, Libyan desertShow on map →