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1812

France declared war on Russia, starting Napoleon's invasion two days later

France declared war on Russia, starting Napoleon's invasion two days later.

1807

The British warship HMS Leopard pursued and attacked the American frigate USS Chesapeake (pictured) in the belief that t

The British warship HMS Leopard pursued and attacked the American frigate USS Chesapeake (pictured) in the belief that the crew of the latter included deserters from the Royal Navy.

1992

Croatian War of Independence: The Battle of the Miljevci Plateau ended after a failed counterattack by forces of the Rep

Croatian War of Independence: The Battle of the Miljevci Plateau ended after a failed counterattack by forces of the Republic of Serbian Krajina against the Croatian Army who had captured the plateau.

1865

Stand Watie became the last Confederate general of the American Civil War to surrender to Union forces

Stand Watie became the last Confederate general of the American Civil War to surrender to Union forces.

1797

War of the First Coalition: Napoleon signed the Armistice of Bologna, agreeing a ceasefire between France and the Papal

War of the First Coalition: Napoleon signed the Armistice of Bologna, agreeing a ceasefire between France and the Papal States.

1594

Anglo-Spanish War: During the Action of Faial, an English attempt to capture a Portuguese carrack, reputedly one of the

Anglo-Spanish War: During the Action of Faial, an English attempt to capture a Portuguese carrack, reputedly one of the richest ever to set sail from the Indies, caused it to explode with all the trea�

1266

War of Saint Sabas: In an action off Trapani, Sicily, a Venetian fleet captured all 27 opposing Genoese vessels

War of Saint Sabas: In an action off Trapani, Sicily, a Venetian fleet captured all 27 opposing Genoese vessels.

1812

Napoleonic Wars: Led by Napoleon, the French Grande Armée crossed the Neman, beginning their invasion of Russia

Napoleonic Wars: Led by Napoleon, the French Grande Armée crossed the Neman, beginning their invasion of Russia.

1340

Hundred Years' War: The English fleet commanded by Edward III almost completely destroyed the French fleet at the Battle

Hundred Years' War: The English fleet commanded by Edward III almost completely destroyed the French fleet at the Battle of Sluys.

1314

In the decisive battle of the First War of Scottish Independence, Scottish forces led by Robert the Bruce defeated Engli

In the decisive battle of the First War of Scottish Independence, Scottish forces led by Robert the Bruce defeated English troops under Edward II near Bannockburn, Scotland.

1950

The Korean War began with North Korean forces launching a pre-dawn raid over the 38th parallel into South Korea

The Korean War began with North Korean forces launching a pre-dawn raid over the 38th parallel into South Korea.

1658

Anglo-Spanish War: The largest battle ever fought on Jamaica, the three-day Battle of Rio Nuevo, began

Anglo-Spanish War: The largest battle ever fought on Jamaica, the three-day Battle of Rio Nuevo, began.

1740

War of Jenkins' Ear: Spanish troops stormed the British-held strategically crucial position of Fort Mose in Spanish Flor

War of Jenkins' Ear: Spanish troops stormed the British-held strategically crucial position of Fort Mose in Spanish Florida.

1869

The military phase of the Meiji Restoration in Japan was completed with an imperial victory in the Boshin War

The military phase of the Meiji Restoration in Japan was completed with an imperial victory in the Boshin War.

1864

American Civil War: General Sherman's frontal assault against the Confederate Army of Tennessee failed, but did not stop

American Civil War: General Sherman's frontal assault against the Confederate Army of Tennessee failed, but did not stop the Union army from advancing on Atlanta.

1800

War of the Second Coalition: French forces won a victory at the Battle of Neuburg, ending Austrian control over the Rive

War of the Second Coalition: French forces won a victory at the Battle of Neuburg, ending Austrian control over the River Danube.

1743

War of the Austrian Succession: In the last time that a British monarch led troops in battle, Allied forces commanded by

War of the Austrian Succession: In the last time that a British monarch led troops in battle, Allied forces commanded by George II (depicted) defeated the French army at Dettingen, Bavaria.

1963

Profumo affair: During the trial of Stephen Ward, Mandy Rice-Davies uttered the phrase "Well he would, wouldn't he?"

Profumo affair: During the trial of Stephen Ward, Mandy Rice-Davies uttered the phrase "Well he would, wouldn't he?"

1950

Korean War: South Korean forces began the Bodo League massacre, summarily executing tens of thousands of suspected North

Korean War: South Korean forces began the Bodo League massacre, summarily executing tens of thousands of suspected North Korean sympathizers.

1776

American Revolutionary War: The militia of the Province of South Carolina repelled a British attack on Charleston

American Revolutionary War: The militia of the Province of South Carolina repelled a British attack on Charleston.