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1920
The Battle of Radzymin, one of the bloodiest and most intense battles of the Polish–Soviet War, concluded with a…
The Battle of Radzymin, one of the bloodiest and most intense battles of the Polish–Soviet War, concluded with a Polish victory.
1900
Second Boer War: A 10,000-strong column of soldiers led by Lord Kitchener broke a 13-day siege of a small garrison.
Second Boer War: A 10,000-strong column of soldiers led by Lord Kitchener broke a 13-day siege of a small garrison.
1777
American Revolutionary War: American forces routed British and German troops at the Battle of Bennington in…
American Revolutionary War: American forces routed British and German troops at the Battle of Bennington in Walloomsac, New York.
1513
War of the League of Cambrai: English and Imperial forces defeated French cavalry, forcing them to retreat.
War of the League of Cambrai: English and Imperial forces defeated French cavalry, forcing them to retreat.
1864
American Civil War: Battle of Gainesville: Confederate forces defeat Union troops near Gainesville, Florida.
American Civil War: Battle of Gainesville: Confederate forces defeat Union troops near Gainesville, Florida.
1863
American Civil War: In Charleston, South Carolina, Union batteries and ships bombard Confederate-held Fort Sumter.
American Civil War: In Charleston, South Carolina, Union batteries and ships bombard Confederate-held Fort Sumter.
1862
American Indian Wars: The Dakota War of 1862 begins in Minnesota as Dakota warriors attack white settlements along the…
American Indian Wars: The Dakota War of 1862 begins in Minnesota as Dakota warriors attack white settlements along the Minnesota River.
1862
American Civil War: Major General J. E. B. Stuart is assigned command of all the cavalry of the Confederate Army of…
American Civil War: Major General J. E. B. Stuart is assigned command of all the cavalry of the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia.
1808
The Finnish War: The Battle of Alavus is fought.
The Finnish War: The Battle of Alavus is fought.
1717
Austro-Turkish War of 1716–18: The month-long Siege of Belgrade ends with Prince Eugene of Savoy's Austrian troops…
Austro-Turkish War of 1716–18: The month-long Siege of Belgrade ends with Prince Eugene of Savoy's Austrian troops capturing the city from the Ottoman Empire.
1585
Eighty Years' War: Siege of Antwerp: Antwerp is captured by Spanish forces under Alexander Farnese, Duke of Parma, who…
Eighty Years' War: Siege of Antwerp: Antwerp is captured by Spanish forces under Alexander Farnese, Duke of Parma, who orders Protestants to leave the city and as a result over half of the 100,000 inh�
1424
Hundred Years' War: Battle of Verneuil: An English force under John, Duke of Bedford defeats a larger French army…
Hundred Years' War: Battle of Verneuil: An English force under John, Duke of Bedford defeats a larger French army under Jean II, Duke of Alençon, John Stewart, and Earl Archibald of Douglas.
986
Byzantine–Bulgarian wars: Battle of the Gates of Trajan: The Bulgarians under the Comitopuli Samuel and Aron defeat…
Byzantine–Bulgarian wars: Battle of the Gates of Trajan: The Bulgarians under the Comitopuli Samuel and Aron defeat the Byzantine forces at the Gate of Trajan, with Byzantine Emperor Basil II barely e�
1987
Rudolf Hess, German soldier and politician, convicted Nuremberg war criminal (born 1894)
Rudolf Hess, German soldier and politician, convicted Nuremberg war criminal (born 1894)
1676
Scanian War: Swedish forces defeated Danish troops at the Battle of Halmstad.
Scanian War: Swedish forces defeated Danish troops at the Battle of Halmstad.
986
Byzantine–Bulgarian wars: The Bulgarians defeated Byzantine forces at the battle of the Gates of Trajan near…
Byzantine–Bulgarian wars: The Bulgarians defeated Byzantine forces at the battle of the Gates of Trajan near present-day Ihtiman, with Emperor Basil II barely escaping.
2008
War of Afghanistan: The Uzbin Valley ambush occurs.
War of Afghanistan: The Uzbin Valley ambush occurs.
1971
Vietnam War: Australia and New Zealand decide to withdraw their troops from Vietnam.
Vietnam War: Australia and New Zealand decide to withdraw their troops from Vietnam.
1966
Vietnam War: The Battle of Long Tan ensues after a patrol from the 6th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment clashes…
Vietnam War: The Battle of Long Tan ensues after a patrol from the 6th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment clashes with a Viet Cong force in Phước Tuy Province.