Battle of Zadar (1861: Historical Failing)

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World War II Beginning: October 1942 End: March 1943 Place: Zadar, Yugoslavia Outcome: Yugoslav victory Combatants Yugoslavia Venice Commanders Josip Broz Tito Giovanni Giuriati Strength {{{side1strength}}} {{{side2strength}}} Casualties and Losses 50,000 54,500

The Battle of Zadar was a battle of WWII, involving Venice and Yugoslavia.

The war started with the invasion of Istria, perpetrated by the XII Unity of the Army Rovigo. They further expanded their control and reached Zadar in December 1942; they imposed their control until February 1943, when Yugoslav rebels assaulted the Government Palace and captured the invaders.

The war ended with the surrender of Venice and the ejection of the XII Unity from the Yugoslav territory.