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Today in Military History (Page 5)

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robert e. lee
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Today in military history: Robert E. Lee resigns from US Army after Virginia secedes from the Union

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P-38 Lightning
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Today in military history: Admiral Yamamoto, Pearl Harbor mastermind, is shot down

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Hugh Francis Redmond, the ice cream spy
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Today in history: The ‘Ice Cream Spy’ dies a mysterious death

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Apollo 13 Crew on USS Iwo Jima
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Today in military history: Apollo 13 returns to earth

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USS Joyce
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Today in military history: USS Joyce sinks German U-Boat off New York coast

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Battle of Antietam civil war painting
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Today in military history: The Civil War begins

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WWI
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Today in military history: The US enters World War I

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baghdad
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Today in military history: 3rd US Infantry troops enter Baghdad

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woodrow wilson
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Today in military history: Wilson asks Congress to declare war

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battle of okinawa
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Today in military history: US troops land on Okinawa

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warsaw pact
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Today in military history: Pro-communist Warsaw Pact ends

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napoleon bonaparte
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Today in military history: Napoleon Bonaparte loses Paris

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egypt and israel peace treaty
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Today in military history: Egypt and Israel sign historic peace treaty

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US departs Somalia
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Today in military history: US departs Somalia

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US and Cuba negotiations
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Today in military history: US and Cuba finally negotiate

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spy plane shot down
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Today in military history: US spy plane shot down over Laos

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siege of boston
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Today in military history: Washington drives British from Boston

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julius caesar murder
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Today in military history: Julius Caesar is murdered

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operation claymore
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Today in military history: Operation Claymore seeks Enigma device

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A U.S. Air Force drone with a sleek, dark gray body is positioned on a runway surrounded by dry grass. The drone has a bulbous nose, a single engine intake on top, and long, straight wings. The background shows a clear blue sky and distant power lines.
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Today in military history: First flight of unmanned RQ-4 Global Hawk

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Tet Offensive
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Today in military history: Tet Offensive ends

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battle of verdun
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Today in military history: Battle of Verdun begins

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battle of hue city
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The history of the Battle of Hue City

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Operation Desert Storm aircraft
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The history of Operation Desert Storm

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space force birthday uniform
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Celebrating the US Space Force birthday

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battle of the bulge
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A detailed guide to the Battle of the Bulge

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battle of stalingrad
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Everything you need to know about the Battle of Stalingrad

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A man in a formal military uniform with a light blue Medal of Honor ribbon around his neck. The uniform has various ribbons and badges on the chest, including pilot wings. The background is plain and softly lit.
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Today in military history: USAF pilot, James Fleming, rescues Green Berets

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joan of arc
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Today in military history: Joan of Arc besieges La Charité

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romania wwii
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Today in military history: Romania joins the Axis Powers

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A group of soldiers with camouflage face paint and military gear sitting closely together inside a vehicle, likely a military transport. They are wearing helmets and goggles, holding rifles, and appear focused and prepared for a mission. The interior has red netting on the sides and various equipment hanging above.
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Today in military history: US raids Son Tay prison camp

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Nuremberg trials
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Today in military history: Nuremberg Trials begin

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Gettysburg Address
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Today in military history: Lincoln delivers Gettysburg Address

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This famous dad earned his Medal of Honor in a confused charge
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This famous dad earned his Medal of Honor in a confused charge

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Today in military history: North Vietnam rejects US prisoner exchange proposal
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Today in military history: North Vietnam rejects US prisoner exchange proposal

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Today in military history: Treaty of Paris ends Spanish-American War
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Today in military history: Treaty of Paris ends Spanish-American War

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Today in military history: Germany declares war against the US
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Today in military history: Germany declares war against the US

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Today in military history: Mayflower docks at Plymouth Rock
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Today in military history: Mayflower docks at Plymouth Rock

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A black and white photograph showing a large wooden structure, possibly a dam or lock, under construction along a riverbank. Several workers are visible on top of the structure. The river flows behind the construction site, with trees lining the opposite bank and hills in the background. Smoke rises from a boat or industrial site across the river.
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Today in military history: Congress establishes Army Corps of Engineers

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A Western Union telegram dated January 19, 1917, addressed to the German Legation in Mexico City, containing a series of numerical codes arranged in rows and columns. Next to the telegram is a handwritten note with some of the numbers from the telegram listed vertically, accompanied by German text phrases such as "Für den Fall," "daß dies nicht gelingen sollte," and "Schlag-en." The telegram and note appear to be related to coded communication.
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Today in military history: Zimmerman Telegram launches US toward war

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Three men are inside a military or cargo aircraft with red netted seats along the sides. One man, wearing a dark jacket with "DEA" on the sleeve, is holding a man in a gray jumpsuit, who appears to be in custody. Another man in a black uniform stands behind them, assisting. The interior of the aircraft is utilitarian with exposed metal and equipment.
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Today in military history: Panama dictator Noriega surrenders to US

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Portrait of an older man with gray hair and glasses, wearing a dark suit, white shirt, and striped tie. He stands confidently with a slight smile. In the background, there is a cloudy sky and the dome of a classical building, likely the U.S. Capitol.
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Today in military history: Truman Doctrine seeks to counter communism

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B-52 Stratofortress
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Today in military history: The B-52 BUFF makes its first test flight

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fort morgan
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Today in military history: Siege of Fort Morgan

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Operation Starlite
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Today in military history: Marines tested in Operation Starlite

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A man in a dark blue military coat with gold epaulets and beige pants is seated on a white horse. He holds a sword in his right hand, extended forward, and reins in his left hand. The horse has a gray mane and a bridle with a red decoration. The background features a cloudy sky with patches of blue.
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Today in military history: Washington resigns as Commander in Chief

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Detroit surrenders
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Today in military history: Detroit surrenders without a fight

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How veterans can buy their first home in today’s market
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How veterans can buy their first home in today’s market

By Frankie Wallace

This is what would happen if German and British tanks did battle today
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This is what would happen if German and British tanks did battle today

By Harold C. Hutchison

Painting of President Lincoln's private box at Ford's Theatre
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Today in military history: Abraham Lincoln is shot

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A group of Union soldiers on horseback, led by a central figure in a dark uniform and wide-brimmed hat, is depicted in a forested setting with a smoky, glowing background. The soldiers carry American flags, and several men on foot around them are cheering and raising their hats. The scene evokes a moment of military leadership and morale during the American Civil War.
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Today in military history: Lincoln signs Ulysses S. Grants commission

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Two ironclad warships are engaged in battle on a calm body of water, surrounded by thick smoke and clouds of cannon fire. Both ships display American flags, with one ship on the left emitting dark smoke from its smokestack and the other on the right firing a cannon. In the background, traditional sailing ships are partially visible through the smoke. The scene is set under a cloudy sky.
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Today in military history: Battle of the Ironclads

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Soldiers raising the American flag on a battlefield, with several men working together to plant the flagpole into the ground. The image is in black and white, showing a dramatic moment of teamwork and victory.
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Today in military history: American Flag is raised on Iwo Jima

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Left side: Black and white portrait of a young man with short, dark hair, looking directly at the camera with a neutral expression. Right side: Black and white portrait of a young woman with short, dark hair styled in a bob, wearing a necklace, looking slightly to the side with a neutral expression.
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Today in military history: Nazi resistance leaders arrested by Gestapo

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A military helicopter is hovering in front of a large white building with classical columns and a balcony railing, resembling the White House. The helicopter is dark-colored and appears to be in mid-flight.
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Today in military history: Disgruntled soldier buzzes White House

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A group of men in military uniforms are sitting on the ground in a jungle or forested area. They appear to be prisoners, with their hands tied behind their backs. The men look weary and are closely positioned next to each other. The image is black and white, suggesting it is historical.
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Today in military history: US recaptures Bataan Peninsula

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A partially submerged, heavily damaged shipwreck is surrounded by several boats and men standing on the vessels. The shipwreck's metal structure is bent and broken, with parts of it sticking out of the water. The scene appears to be in a harbor or dock area with other ships and cranes visible in the background. The image is in black and white.
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Today in military history: USS Maine explosion launches Spanish-American War

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A black and white portrait of a man in a formal military uniform adorned with multiple medals and decorations on his chest. He has light-colored, curly hair and a mustache, and is looking slightly to his left. The uniform features prominent buttons and shoulder epaulettes. The background is plain and dark, highlighting the subject.
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Today in military history: First Medal of Honor action

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A black and white photo showing a naval ship on calm water with large plumes of dark smoke and water splashes in the distance, indicating explosions or shell impacts. The left side of the image includes part of the ship's rigging or mast. The scene suggests a wartime naval battle or bombardment.
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Today in military history: US secures Guadalcanal

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Aircraft carrier numbered 61 sailing on the ocean, with numerous fighter jets lined up on its deck. The ship has a large superstructure with antennas and radar equipment. The sea around the carrier is calm with gentle waves.
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Today in military history: US retaliates against N. Vietnamese

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A historical battle scene depicting soldiers in 18th-century military uniforms engaged in close combat on a grassy hill. The soldiers on the left wear dark blue coats with white trousers and black hats, advancing with bayoneted muskets. On the right, soldiers in red coats and tall black bearskin hats defend their position, firing muskets and engaging in hand-to-hand fighting. Smoke and gunfire fill the background, indicating an intense battle.
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Today in military history: Franco-American alliance during Revolution

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A military helicopter in flight with "ARMY" written on its side. The helicopter has a tandem rotor design and is flying over a landscape with mountains and water bodies under a cloudy sky.
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Today in military history: First US helo shot down in Vietnam

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A large ship is sinking in the water, engulfed in thick, dark smoke and flames. The vessel is tilted heavily to one side, with smoke billowing from multiple points along its length. The water around the ship is relatively calm, contrasting with the intense scene of the burning ship.
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Today in military history: Germans unleash U-Boats

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Young man with light-colored hair neatly combed to the side, wearing a dark knitted sweater over a collared shirt and tie, smiling and looking slightly to the right against a plain background.
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Today in military history: Donald Evans earns Medal of Honor

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