1864
American Civil War: Confederate forces unsuccessfully attacked Union troops at the Battle of Atlanta.
American Civil War: Confederate forces unsuccessfully attacked Union troops at the Battle of Atlanta.
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1691
Williamite forces defeated the Jacobites at the Battle of Aughrim, the decisive battle of the Williamite War in Ireland.
Williamite forces defeated the Jacobites at the Battle of Aughrim, the decisive battle of the Williamite War in Ireland.
1987
Iran–Iraq War: In opposition to the American plan to protect Kuwaiti tankers, Iran laid mines and damaged the…
Iran–Iraq War: In opposition to the American plan to protect Kuwaiti tankers, Iran laid mines and damaged the SS Bridgeton, resulting in a propaganda victory for Iran.
1920
Franco-Syrian War: At the Battle of Maysalun forces of the Arab Kingdom of Syria were defeated by a French army moving…
Franco-Syrian War: At the Battle of Maysalun forces of the Arab Kingdom of Syria were defeated by a French army moving to occupy the territory allocated to them by the San Remo conference.
2010
WikiLeaks published 75,000 classified documents about the War in Afghanistan in one of the largest leaks in U.S.…
WikiLeaks published 75,000 classified documents about the War in Afghanistan in one of the largest leaks in U.S. military history.
1950
Korean War: After American troops withdrew, North Korean forces captured the village of Yongdong in South Korea.
Korean War: After American troops withdrew, North Korean forces captured the village of Yongdong in South Korea.
1898
Spanish–American War: After more than two months of sea-based bombardment, the United States invaded Puerto Rico.
Spanish–American War: After more than two months of sea-based bombardment, the United States invaded Puerto Rico.
1591
Eighty Years' War: Dutch and English forces relieved the siege of Knodsenburg in the Spanish Netherlands, having…
Eighty Years' War: Dutch and English forces relieved the siege of Knodsenburg in the Spanish Netherlands, having defeated the Duke of Parma's army in the field.
1953
The Battle of the Samichon River, the last engagement of the Korean War, ended a few hours before the signing of the…
The Battle of the Samichon River, the last engagement of the Korean War, ended a few hours before the signing of the Korean Armistice Agreement.
1759
French and Indian War: Troops led by French brigadier general François-Charles de Bourlamaque attempted to blow up…
French and Indian War: Troops led by French brigadier general François-Charles de Bourlamaque attempted to blow up Fort Carillon, near present-day Ticonderoga, New York, rather than defending it again�
1953
An armistice was signed (pictured) to end hostilities in the Korean War, officially making the division of Korea…
An armistice was signed (pictured) to end hostilities in the Korean War, officially making the division of Korea indefinite by creating a 4 km wide (2.5 mi) demilitarized zone across the Korean Penins�
1214
Philip II of France decisively won the Battle of Bouvines, the conclusive battle of the 1213–1214 Anglo-French War.
Philip II of France decisively won the Battle of Bouvines, the conclusive battle of the 1213–1214 Anglo-French War.
1821
Peruvian War of Independence: Argentine general José de San Martín declared the independence of Peru from the Spanish…
Peruvian War of Independence: Argentine general José de San Martín declared the independence of Peru from the Spanish Empire.
1950
Korean War: Over fears that North Korean soldiers were infiltrating refugee columns, U.S. forces concluded a four-day…
Korean War: Over fears that North Korean soldiers were infiltrating refugee columns, U.S. forces concluded a four-day massacre of hundreds of civilians through shootings and air attacks near the villa�
1693
Nine Years' War: French troops defeated the forces of the Grand Alliance led by William III of England at the Battle…
Nine Years' War: French troops defeated the forces of the Grand Alliance led by William III of England at the Battle of Landen in present-day Neerwinden, Belgium.
2006
Lebanon War: The Israeli Air Force attacked a three-story building near the Lebanese village of Qana, killing at least…
Lebanon War: The Israeli Air Force attacked a three-story building near the Lebanese village of Qana, killing at least 28 civilians, including 16 children.
1916
World War I: German agents sabotaged U.S.-made munitions in New York Harbor that were to be supplied to the Allies.
World War I: German agents sabotaged U.S.-made munitions in New York Harbor that were to be supplied to the Allies.
1811
Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla (depicted), a leader of the Mexican War of Independence, was executed by Spanish forces in…
Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla (depicted), a leader of the Mexican War of Independence, was executed by Spanish forces in Chihuahua City, Mexico.
1920
Franco-Syrian War: At the Battle of Maysalun, forces of the Arab Kingdom of Syria were defeated by a French army…
Franco-Syrian War: At the Battle of Maysalun, forces of the Arab Kingdom of Syria were defeated by a French army moving to occupy the territory allocated to them by the San Remo conference.
1953
An armistice was signed to end hostilities in the Korean War, officially making the division of Korea indefinite by…
An armistice was signed to end hostilities in the Korean War, officially making the division of Korea indefinite by creating a 4 km wide (2.5 mi) demilitarized zone across the Korean Peninsula.