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Memorial stone honoring the men under Colonel Twiggs and Colonel Few who defended the American Revolution at the Battle of Burke Jail in 1779. Erected by the Georgia Society and the Edmund Burke Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution of Waynesboro, Georgia, dated February 2, 1927.
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Today in military history: Patriots make a stand a Burke County Jail

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A stone monument with a decorative top featuring sculpted plants and a central urn-like structure, set against a building with large windows and columns. Below the decorative top is a plaque with an inscription dedicated to Major General Richard Montgomery, noting his death on December 31, 1775, during the attack on Quebec. The monument is mounted on a dark stone pedestal with a blank white stone panel beneath the plaque.
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Today in military history: Continental Congress authorizes first national memorial

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A black and white portrait of a man in a military uniform and cap is on the left side. On the right side, there is a close-up of a dugout entrance reinforced with vertical bamboo poles, surrounded by soil and small plants.
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Today in military history: WW2 soldier found in Guam 27 years after war

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A black and white illustration depicting a chaotic scene with a group of people on the right side, many of whom appear distressed or injured, some lying on the ground. One man with a beard is crawling or struggling to get up in the foreground. On the left side, two figures are on the ground, one lying flat and the other propped up on one arm. In the background, a line of soldiers stands in formation, facing the group of people. The setting appears to be outdoors on a snowy or icy surface.
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Today in military history: First Russian revolution begins

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FDR World War II Chucrchill
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Today in military history: FDR elected to unprecedented 4th term

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A vintage black and white photograph of a large rigid airship (zeppelin) flying in the sky, showing its elongated cylindrical shape with fins at the rear for stability. The image has a grainy texture typical of early 20th-century photography.
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Today in military history: First air raid on Britain

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A black and white photo showing a group of people standing and sitting behind a large pile of bundled and stacked sacks and boxes, possibly on a dock or ship. The background includes a body of water and a distant shoreline. The people are dressed in early 20th-century clothing, including hats and coats.
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Today in military history: Deportations from Warsaw to Treblinka resume

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A large torpedo or missile-like object is displayed horizontally on a metal stand. Four men stand behind it, three in military uniforms and one in a suit. The setting appears to be on a ship deck, with visible railings and equipment. The image is in black and white.
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Today in military history: US loses H-bomb in Spain

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A group of soldiers in desert camouflage uniforms and helmets are walking across a sandy terrain. They are carrying rifles and backpacks, with some holding additional items like a container and a metal box. The scene appears dusty, suggesting a dry, arid environment.
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Today in military history: Persian Gulf War begins

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Left side shows a man in a dark suit sitting at a desk with a serious expression, with a stack of black binders and a book behind him. The right side shows a large, bright orange and yellow mushroom cloud from an explosion against a dark background. The two images are divided diagonally by a red, white, and blue striped line.
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Today in military history: Nixon suspends military action in Vietnam

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Silver military jet aircraft with red star insignia on the tail, red stripes on the fuselage, and the number 1613 painted in blue on the front side. The aircraft has a rounded nose intake and a single cockpit canopy.
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Today in military history: MiG-17 prototype takes maiden flight

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A black-and-white photo showing a person seated in a wheelchair being launched or catapulted high into the air above a large padded surface or ramp, with trees and a building in the background.
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Today in military history: First successful use of ejection seat in emergency

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Soldiers wearing helmets are carrying a wounded comrade on a stretcher toward a medical helicopter marked with a red cross and the words "DUST OFF." The scene appears to be in a wooded area, and the image is in black and white.
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Today in military history: First major US combat of Vietnam War

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Black and white illustration of a nighttime battle scene with soldiers operating large cannons on a fortified position overlooking a river. Explosions and smoke are visible, with a steamboat on the river in the background. Soldiers are actively engaged, some standing on the cannons and others preparing ammunition. The setting includes buildings and trees near the riverbank.
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Today in military history: Union victory at Battle of Arkansas Post

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A detailed black and white illustration of a large castle-like building with battlements and multiple towers. In front of the building, a crowd of people is gathered, including soldiers standing in formation and civilians waving and holding flags. The scene appears historical, with the architecture and clothing suggesting a 19th-century setting. Trees and a fence are also visible near the building.
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Today in military history: North fires on South for the first time

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Soldiers wearing helmets are positioned in a trench, aiming rifles and a mortar, surrounded by grass and dirt. The image is in black and white, suggesting a historical wartime scene.
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Today in military history: Treaty of Versailles ends WWI

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A historical battle scene depicting soldiers in red British uniforms with bearskin hats attacking a fortification held by American soldiers in blue uniforms. The British soldier in the foreground waves a British flag, while the American officer on the fortification points a sword forward. Smoke from gunfire fills the air, and fallen soldiers lie on the ground near a drum. The American flag is visible on the right side of the fortification.
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Today in military history: Battle of New Orleans

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The word "SOS" is written in large letters on smooth, light-colored sand near the edge of a beach, with gentle ocean waves visible in the background.
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Today in military history: Predecessor to distress signal ‘SOS’ is established

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A historical painting depicting a military officer in an 18th-century uniform with a blue coat, gold buttons, and a tricorn hat on the left side. On the right side, a chaotic battle scene shows soldiers in dark uniforms with muskets and bayonets engaged in a snowy urban fight, with gunfire and smoke filling the air.
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Today in military history: Benedict Arnold captures Richmond

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A man with a beard and medium-length hair is holding and firing two revolvers, one in each hand, against a clear blue sky background. He is wearing a dark jacket and appears focused and intense. Smoke is visible coming from the barrels of the guns.
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Today in military history: Colt sells revolvers to US government

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A black-and-white photo of a smiling man in a military flight suit and cap, with a cigarette in his mouth. He is being lifted or carried by a crowd of people, with an aircraft visible in the background. The man has a mustache and appears to be celebrating or acknowledged by the group.
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Today in military history: US downs 7 enemy planes

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Two soldiers lying on rocky ground, covered with a camouflage blanket, with their boots visible. Two rifles are placed nearby on the ground.
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Today in military history: Happy Birthday Woobie

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Four soldiers in combat gear and helmets are crouched behind a curb, aiming rifles across the street. The scene appears tense, with dust or smoke rising near the curb, suggesting active engagement or recent gunfire. The image is in black and white, indicating it may be from a historical conflict.
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Today in military history: Bloodiest year of Vietnam War comes to an end

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A naval battle scene featuring two ironclad warships engaged in combat on calm waters. The ship on the left is emitting thick black smoke from its smokestack, while the ship on the right is firing its cannons, producing white smoke clouds. Both ships display American flags. In the background, there are additional sailing ships partially obscured by smoke and clouds. The sky is overcast with a muted, cloudy atmosphere.
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Today in military history: USS Monitor sinks

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A black and white photo showing a street scene with extensive war damage. Buildings are heavily bombed and reduced to rubble, with smoke rising from the debris. Several people, including men, women, and children, walk along the street, some pushing a pram. A man rides a bicycle on the left side. There are a few vehicles, including a truck and a bus with "Church Army" signage. The overall atmosphere reflects post-bombing destruction and civilian activity amidst the ruins.
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Today in military history: London suffers worst air raid in Battle of Britain

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A historical battle scene depicting soldiers in red British uniforms and American soldiers in blue uniforms engaged in combat. The British soldiers are advancing with bayonets and a flag, while the American soldiers are positioned behind a fortification, firing rifles. Smoke from gunfire fills the air, and fallen soldiers lie on the ground. The scene captures intense action and conflict during a military engagement.
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Today in military history: War of 1812 ends

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Today in military history: First airplane takes flight
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Today in military history: First airplane takes flight

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Today in military history: Battle of Nashville
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Today in military history: Battle of Nashville

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Today in military history: Saddam Hussein captured
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Today in military history: Saddam Hussein captured

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The crew of Super 64 a month before the Battle of Mogadishu. From left: Winn Mahuron, Tommy Field, Bill Cleveland, Ray Frank and Mike Durant. Not Marines Mogadishu
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Today in military history: Marines storm Mogadishu

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A long line of soldiers carrying backpacks and rifles is marching along a narrow, muddy path surrounded by water on both sides. The scene is in black and white, suggesting it is a historical photograph. The soldiers are walking away from the camera, extending far into the distance. The landscape in the background appears flat with some distant hills or mountains.
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Today in military history: Chinese overwhelm Allies in North Korea

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ICBM
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Today in military history: Russia tests ICBM

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Soviets invade Czechoslovakia
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Today in military history: Soviets invade Czechoslovakia

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Old Ironsides
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Today in military history: ‘Old Ironsides’ earns her name

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patton in messina
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Today in military history: Patton wins race to Messina

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swamp fox
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Today in military history: ‘Swamp Fox’ victory in South Carolina

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A black and white photo of a large battleship at sea, viewed from the side. The ship features multiple gun turrets, a central superstructure with antennas and masts, and a flag flying near the stern. The water is calm, and the sky is partly cloudy. Another ship is faintly visible in the background on the left side.
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Today in military history: USS Indianapolis is bombed by Japanese sub

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Four people are standing behind a stone railing, smiling and interacting. Two men on the left are wearing military uniforms with caps and medals. A woman with short curly hair is in the center, wearing a dark jacket. On the right, an older man in a dark suit with medals on his chest is leaning towards the woman, smiling. The background is a plain stone wall with rectangular openings.
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Today in military history: Soviet Valentina Tereshkova becomes first woman in space

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Ruined buildings with visible damage and broken windows surround a small wooden structure with a conical roof in the center of an open, barren area. Sparse trees frame the scene.
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Today in military history: Hitler commits suicide

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Two soldiers, one wearing a helmet and military jacket and the other in a uniform with medals, are smiling and embracing each other warmly. An American flag is partially visible in the background.
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Today in military history: Americans and Soviets unite against Germany

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A black and white photo of a German World War II military aircraft in flight, featuring a swastika emblem on the tail and a Balkenkreuz cross on the fuselage and wing. The plane has a distinctive cockpit canopy and a mounted machine gun above the fuselage. Several other similar aircraft are visible flying in formation in the background.
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WATCH: Today in military history, Germans test Luftwaffe on Guernica

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Portrait of Francis Lieber, an older man with curly hair, wearing a dark suit with a bow tie and a white shirt, alongside the title page of a historical document titled "A Code for the Government of Armies in the Field," authored by Francis Lieber in February 1863. The document outlines laws and usages of war on land.
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Today in military history: Union issues conduct code defining laws of combat for Civil War

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Red Baron
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Today in military history: The Red Baron is killed in action

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An elderly man with short white hair and glasses is seated at a table, wearing a dark suit, white shirt, and patterned tie. He is holding a pen and a notepad, appearing to write or take notes. Behind him, there is a wooden paneled wall, and a person in a sleeveless dress is partially visible standing to the left. The image is in black and white.
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Today in military history: CIA launches mind-control program MKULTRA

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President Truman and General MacArthur shake hands
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Today in military history: President Truman relieves General MacArthur of duty

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Illustration of John Paul Jones stealing silver
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Today in military history: John Paul Jones sets out to raid British ships

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Painting of General Lee surrendering in Appomattox Courthouse
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APRIL 9: Today in military history: General Robert E. Lee Surrenders

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battle of shiloh
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Today in military history: Union victory at the Battle of Shiloh

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This is how “RED Friday” became a thing and why it still matters today
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This is how “RED Friday” became a thing and why it still matters today

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Today in military history: NATO is established

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How the Battle of San Juan Hill would go down today
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How the Battle of San Juan Hill would go down today

By Harold C. Hutchison

How a war between Michigan and Ohio would play out today
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How a war between Michigan and Ohio would play out today

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Today’s UCMJ was born out of the summary hanging of 13 American soldiers by the US Army
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Today’s UCMJ was born out of the summary hanging of 13 American soldiers by the US Army

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The most important battles in US history
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The most important battles in US history

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