1965
During an Indo-Pakistani War, China announces that it will reinforce its troops on the Indian border.
During an Indo-Pakistani War, China announces that it will reinforce its troops on the Indian border.
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1965
Vietnam War: In a follow-up to August's Operation Starlite, United States Marines and South Vietnamese forces initiate…
Vietnam War: In a follow-up to August's Operation Starlite, United States Marines and South Vietnamese forces initiate Operation Piranha on the Batangan Peninsula.
1932
The Battle of Boquerón, the first major battle of the Chaco War, commences.
The Battle of Boquerón, the first major battle of the Chaco War, commences.
1864
American Civil War: Atlanta is evacuated on orders of Union General William Tecumseh Sherman.
American Civil War: Atlanta is evacuated on orders of Union General William Tecumseh Sherman.
1863
American Civil War: Union troops under Quincy A. Gillmore capture Fort Wagner in Morris Island after a seven-week siege.
American Civil War: Union troops under Quincy A. Gillmore capture Fort Wagner in Morris Island after a seven-week siege.
1812
French invasion of Russia: The Battle of Borodino, the bloodiest battle of the Napoleonic Wars, is fought near Moscow…
French invasion of Russia: The Battle of Borodino, the bloodiest battle of the Napoleonic Wars, is fought near Moscow and results in a French victory.
1706
War of the Spanish Succession: Siege of Turin ends, leading to the withdrawal of French forces from North Italy.
War of the Spanish Succession: Siege of Turin ends, leading to the withdrawal of French forces from North Italy.
2017
Syrian civil war: The Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) announce the beginning of the Deir ez-Zor campaign, with the…
Syrian civil war: The Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) announce the beginning of the Deir ez-Zor campaign, with the stated aim of eliminating the Islamic State (IS) from all areas north and east of the�
1975
Gays in the military: US Air Force Tech Sergeant Leonard Matlovich, a decorated veteran of the Vietnam War, appears in…
�ch Sergeant Leonard Matlovich, a decorated veteran of the Vietnam War, appears in his Air Force uniform on the cover of Time magazine with the headline "I Am A Homosexual". He is given a general disch�
1925
Rif War: Spanish forces including troops from the Foreign Legion under Colonel Francisco Franco landing at Al Hoceima,…
Rif War: Spanish forces including troops from the Foreign Legion under Colonel Francisco Franco landing at Al Hoceima, Morocco.
1863
American Civil War: In the Second Battle of Sabine Pass, a small Confederate force thwarts a Union invasion of Texas.
American Civil War: In the Second Battle of Sabine Pass, a small Confederate force thwarts a Union invasion of Texas.
1855
Crimean War: The French assault the tower of Malakoff, leading to the capture of Sevastopol.
Crimean War: The French assault the tower of Malakoff, leading to the capture of Sevastopol.
1831
November uprising: The Battle of Warsaw effectively ends the Polish insurrection.
November uprising: The Battle of Warsaw effectively ends the Polish insurrection.
1813
At the final stage of the Peninsular War, British-Portuguese troops capture the town of Donostia (now San Sebastián),…
At the final stage of the Peninsular War, British-Portuguese troops capture the town of Donostia (now San Sebastián), resulting in a rampage and eventual destruction of the town.
1796
French Revolutionary Wars: Battle of Bassano: French forces defeat Austrian troops at Bassano del Grappa.
French Revolutionary Wars: Battle of Bassano: French forces defeat Austrian troops at Bassano del Grappa.
1793
French Revolutionary Wars: Battle of Hondschoote.
French Revolutionary Wars: Battle of Hondschoote.
1760
French and Indian War: French surrender Montreal to the British, completing the latter's conquest of New France.
French and Indian War: French surrender Montreal to the British, completing the latter's conquest of New France.
1655
Warsaw falls without resistance to a small force under the command of Charles X Gustav of Sweden during The Deluge,…
Warsaw falls without resistance to a small force under the command of Charles X Gustav of Sweden during The Deluge, making it the first time the city is captured by a foreign army.