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Soviet Union

Wikidata · Q15180

Active span

1917 – 1994

Profile

The Soviet Union, officially the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR), was a transcontinental country that spanned much of Eurasia from 1922 until its dissolution in 1991. It was the world's third-most populous country, the largest by area, and bordered twelve countries. A diverse multinational state, it was organized as a federal union of national republics, with the largest and most populous being the Russian SFSR. In practice, its government and economy were highly centralized. As a one-party state governed by the Communist Party, it was the flagship communist state. Its capital and largest city was Moscow.

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Where they fought

21 of 24 plotted

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When they fought

24 battles · 2 wars

Battle of Khalkhyn Temple — January 8, 1935 · Soviet–Japanese border conflictsOrahodoga Incident — December 19, 1935 · Soviet–Japanese border conflictsBattle of Badajoz — August 12, 1936 · Spanish Civil WarBattle of Irún — August 19, 1936 · Spanish Civil WarBattle of Lopera — January 1, 1936 · Spanish Civil WarBattle of Majorca — August 16, 1936 · Spanish Civil WarBattle of Mérida — August 10, 1936 · Spanish Civil WarBattle of Talavera de la Reina — September 3, 1936 · Spanish Civil WarCampaign of Gipuzkoa — July 20, 1936 · Spanish Civil WarSiege of Gijón — July 19, 1936 · Spanish Civil WarSiege of Madrid — November 8, 1936 · Spanish Civil WarSiege of the Alcázar — January 1, 1936 · Spanish Civil WarAsturias Offensive — September 1, 1937 · Spanish Civil WarBarcelona May Days — May 3, 1937 · Spanish Civil WarBattle of Belchite — August 24, 1937 · Spanish Civil WarBattle of Bilbao — June 13, 1937 · Spanish Civil WarBattle of Brunete — July 6, 1937 · Spanish Civil WarBattle of Cape Cherchell — September 7, 1937 · Spanish Civil WarBattle of El Mazucu — September 6, 1937 · Spanish Civil WarBattle of Guadalajara — January 1, 1937 · Spanish Civil WarBattle of Jarama — January 1, 1937 · Spanish Civil WarBattle of Málaga — February 3, 1937 · Spanish Civil WarBattle of Santander — September 17, 1937 · Spanish Civil WarBattle of Teruel — December 15, 1937 · Spanish Civil War1917192019301940195019601970198019901994

Most active in 1937 — 12 catalogued battles.

Battles

24 engagements

Commanders of Soviet Union

32 catalogued

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Related factions

Allies, adversaries, and co-belligerents

Last verified May 2026
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